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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was unveiled 14 months later than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S3500 scores versus the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W610

 S3500 W610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S3500

 W610 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W610

 S3500 W610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the W610.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and W610.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Sony W610
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $85 $200