Nikon S31 vs Sony WX10

The following is a complete review of the Nikon S31 versus Sony WX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and WX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was manufactured 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S31 scores against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S31 enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S31 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S31 versus the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and WX10.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S31 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony WX10 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S31 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.