Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V
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![Nikon Coolpix S31 front Nikon Coolpix S31 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S31/Nikon-S31-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V/Sony-HX10V-front.jpg)
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S31 and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and HX10V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The S31 was revealed 16 months later than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S31 scores versus the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Sony HX10V
S31 | HX10V | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S31
HX10V | S31 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Sony HX10V
S31 | HX10V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Nikon S31 and Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S31 against the HX10V.
![Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V size comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and HX10V.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S31 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony HX10V will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S31 will have an edge in sensor technology.
![Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S31-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX10V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photographs | 320 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $90 | $616 |