Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.