Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310
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Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Superseded the Nikon D5000
- Newer Model is Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D5100 versus Sony W310, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) and the D5100 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe D5100 was announced 16 months later than the W310 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D5100 grades vs the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5100 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Sony W310
D5100 | W310 | |||
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Launched | April 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon D5100
W310 | D5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Sony W310
D5100 | W310 | |||
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Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5100 enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D5100 versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D5100 versus the W310.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5100 and W310 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D5100 and W310.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D5100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D5100 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent D5100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D5100 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Nikon D5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-04-26 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 137 grams (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1183 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 660 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $150 |