Nikon S3100 vs Sony W310

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S3100 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was announced 14 months after the W310 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3100 matches up vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3100 compared to the W310.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and W310.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3100 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.