• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony W610 advantages over Nikon S3300

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $140 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject

Nikon S3300 advantages over Sony W610

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD1400 IS

Sony W610
Canon SD1400 IS
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
Nikon S3300
Canon SD1400 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out

Compared to Sony DSC-W530

Sony W610
Sony DSC-W530
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
Nikon S3300
Sony DSC-W530
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Nikon S4300

Sony W610
Nikon S4300
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon S3300
Nikon S4300
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Canon A2500

Sony W610
Canon A2500
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
Nikon S3300
Canon A2500
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Sony W610
Fujifilm JX680
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
Nikon S3300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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