Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 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
- Launched February 2011
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony W810
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S3100
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony W810
S3100 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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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 |