Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony W610
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S3300
W610 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony W610
S3300 | W610 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3300 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |