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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S51c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S51c ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S51cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS51cDSC-W310
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9895
Width (mm)2119
Height (mm)5955
Weight (g)142137
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.112.2
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.771.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 1800(5.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3246 x 2448(7.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 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
Continuous-mode (fps)0.90.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 12 elements in 9 groupsSony lens; 6 elements in 5 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)305
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with 5-area auto, center, 99 area manual selectionContrast 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)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (100-800), 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • 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 modes224 segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, MuseumEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill
  • off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W); 0.3 to 4m (T)ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.0m(W), 0.5m - 1.5m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)136
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • ieee 802.11b/g
  • multi-connector (supports imagelink)
  • multiuse terminal (av(sd)/usb)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.90.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.23-
Startup time (s)3.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150220
Battery form factor1 x proprietary EN-EL8Proprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd
  • music transfer (pc/mac)
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cd-rom (picture motion browser (pc)
Os compatibility
  • 10.4.x
  • windows vista
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
  • mac os x v10.3+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR image stabilization, Face Priority AF, D-lighting, Best Shot Selector, Pictmotion, IEEE 802.11b/g WiFi.Available in Silver, Black and Pink.



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