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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S31 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S31 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S31Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS31DSC-S2100
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10598
Width (mm)4227
Height (mm)6561
Weight (g)185184
Waterproof+-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)17.2828.07
Sensor width (mm)4.86.17
Sensor height (mm)3.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.321.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groupsSony lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, including 2 asph.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 87.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.18 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)305
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 18
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face detectionContrast Detection; 9-area, Center-weighted
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesClose Up, Continuous shooting, Diorama effect, Fireworks Show, Food, Interval shooting, Mirror, Underwater, SoftEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 3.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 11 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.0m (1ft 8 in. to 6 ft 6 in.)ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.3m(W), 0.5m - 1.8m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)256
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.5-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260170
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL122 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • music transfer (pc/mac)
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof (up to 16.4 feet), Shockproof (up to 3.9 feet) and Dustproof. Available in White, Blue, Pink, Brown or Yellow.Available in Silver, Black and Orange.



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