Nikon S31 vs Sony HX10V

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

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.