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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S4100 matches up versus the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W810

 S4100 W810 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S4100

 W810 S4100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W810

 S4100 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S4100 vs the W810.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and W810.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to provide more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S4100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Sony W810
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
67
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Sony W810
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 111 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $140 $100