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Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S8000 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 19 months before the W610 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S8000 grades vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Sony W610

 S8000 W610 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S8000

 W610 S8000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Sony W610

 S8000 W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 offers external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8000 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the W610.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and W610.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Sony W610
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Sony W610
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $200