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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S3100 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3100 scores versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony W810

 S3100 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S3100

 W810 S3100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony W810

 S3100 W810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3100 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3100 versus Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S3100 and the W810.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
Landscape photography with Sony W810
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
32
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $100