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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was unveiled 14 months later than the W350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3100 matches up against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony W350

 S3100 W350 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S3100

 W350 S3100 

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony W350

 S3100 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 enjoys physical 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3100 against the W350.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and W350.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S3100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Sony W350
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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 speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.80 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery form 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $200