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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 4 years after the W510 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S7000 grades versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W510

 S7000 W510 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S7000

 W510 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W510

 S7000 W510 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S7000 versus the W510.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and W510.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S7000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S7000
Street photography with Sony W510
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (165g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
not so great battery (180 shots)
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Sony W510
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W510
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch price $280 $99