Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710
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![Nikon Coolpix S6100 front Nikon Coolpix S6100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100/Nikon-S6100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710/Sony-W710-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
(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
- Released January 2013
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6100 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S6100 was launched 23 months before the W710 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6100 matches up versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony W710
S6100 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S6100
W710 | S6100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony W710
S6100 | W710 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Nikon S6100 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6100 and the W710.
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and W710.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W710-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 210 images | 240 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $195 | $90 |