Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S3000 was released 4 years earlier than the W810 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S3000 scores versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony W810
| S3000 | W810 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S3000
| W810 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony W810
| S3000 | W810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3000 and the W810.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and W810.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W810 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W810 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $100 |