Nikon S31 vs Sony W610

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S31 versus Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and W610 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was brought out 18 months after the W610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S31 matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S31 and the W610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and W610.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony W610 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S31 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.