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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured very close to the W610 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3300 grades vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W610

 S3300 W610 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S3300

 W610 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W610

 S3300 W610 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3300 vs the W610.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and W610.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" 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 180 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $200