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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S3100 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was brought out 14 months after the W330 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3100 grades against the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony W330

 S3100 W330 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S3100

 W330 S3100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony W330

 S3100 W330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 has external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3100 against the W330.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S3100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Sony W330
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $139 $170