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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S4100 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was announced 2 months after the W510 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S4100 matches up vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W510

 S4100 W510 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S4100

 W510 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W510

 S4100 W510 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4100 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S4100 compared to the W510.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and W510.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S4100 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
67
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W510
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $140 $99