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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8100 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was manufactured 16 months before the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S8100 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony W610

 S8100 W610 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S8100

 W610 S8100 
RevealedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony W610

 S8100 W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 offers external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 vs the W610.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and W610.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W610 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Sony W610
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
Landscape photography with Sony W610
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $200