Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony W350
S3100 | W350 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S3100
W350 | S3100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony W350
S3100 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |