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Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 17 months prior to the W650 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the S5100 grades versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony W650

 S5100 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S5100

 W650 S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony W650

 S5100 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S5100 and the W650.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and W650.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Sony W650
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $140