Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S3100 and Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3100 was introduced 11 months prior to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3100 grades vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony WX70
| S3100 | WX70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S3100
| WX70 | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony WX70
| S3100 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3100 versus the WX70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and WX70.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX70 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $139 | $242 |
