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Nikon S80 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S80 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was revealed 9 months later than the W310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S80 scores vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W310

 S80 W310 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 9 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S80

 W310 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W310

 S80 W310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 has outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S80 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S80 compared to the W310.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and W310.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S80 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S80 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Sony W310
60
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
Sony W310 Landscape photography features
36
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (150 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 150 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $191 $150