Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610
95 Imaging
44 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W610
S3500 | W610 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S3500
W610 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W610
S3500 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Analyze the Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |