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Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S5100 matches up versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony W710

 S5100 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S5100

 W710 S5100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony W710

 S5100 W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S5100 against the W710.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and W710.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S5100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Sony W710
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (132 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than average (114g)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Sony W710
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, AVCHD
Microphone 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 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $90