Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610
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Portability
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2012
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S4300 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4300 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony W610
| S4300 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S4300
| W610 | S4300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony W610
| S4300 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 features external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S4300 vs the W610.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and W610.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.
Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Sony W610
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon S4300 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lighter than average (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than average (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | 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 | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 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 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 shots | 250 shots |
| 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 shooting | ||
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $200 |