Nikon D5100 vs Sony W510

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D5100 versus Sony W510, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) and the D5100 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D5100 was unveiled 4 months later than the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the D5100 scores versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5100 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5100 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5100 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the D5100 versus the W510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and W510 is 66 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5100 and W510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D5100 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.