Nikon S31 vs Sony W550

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S31 versus Sony W550, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and W550 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was unveiled 24 months later than the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S31 matches up vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Nikon S31 versus Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S31 compared to the W550.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and W550.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S31 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony W550 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S31 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.