Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Sony Cybershot DSC-W510

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot W510

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.7
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens, Digital
Macro focus
Great macro
4 cm
Nikon Coolpix S3000

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S3000

We are not aware of any reasons to consider buying the Nikon Coolpix S3000 over the Sony Cybershot W510.

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S3000

Shutter lag Less shutter lag 320 ms vs 810 ms
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2.5x less delay when taking photos
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3 fps vs 1.2 fps
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2.5x faster continuous shooting
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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Almost the same
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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Almost the same
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.7" vs 0.8"
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Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony W510

Aperture Wider aperture f/2.7 vs f/3.2
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At its widest zoom, the W510's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens, Digital vs Digital
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Less risk of blur
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 4 cm vs 8 cm
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Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 27 mm
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Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $108.28 vs $167.03
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The best price we've seen is $59 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S3000 Nikon Coolpix S3000
56 vs 57
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Sony Cybershot W510 Sony Cybershot DSC-W510
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
S3000:94x56x19 mm
W510:96x54x19 mm
Weight Light weight Help
S3000:116 g
W510:119 g
Thickness Thin Help
S3000:0.7"
W510:0.8"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Movie format Standard resolution video Help
S3000:480p
W510:480p @ 30fps
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Zoom Poor zoom Help
S3000:4x
W510:4.4x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

Ultra compact

$132

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Canon PowerShot A1200

Canon PowerShot A1200

Compact

$69

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Nikon Coolpix L26

Nikon Coolpix L26

Compact

$100

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Weight Is slightly heavier
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$106 - $189

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$164 - $183

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sony Cybershot DSC-W570

Sony Cybershot W570

Ultra compact

$135

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Panorama Creates panoramas in-camera
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Nikon Coolpix S3000 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix S4000

Nikon Coolpix S4000

Compact

$289

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Size Slightly larger
Nikon Coolpix S3300

Nikon Coolpix S3300

Compact

$120

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Nikon Coolpix S2600

Nikon Coolpix S2600

Compact

$122

Wide angle Better wide angle
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Movie format Does not take movies
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Ultra compact

$108

Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Slightly smaller
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact

$147

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Macro focus Better macro capability
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310

Ultra compact

$111 - $127

True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Sony Cybershot W530

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Ultra compact

$171

Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Size Slightly smaller
Lowest price More expensive
Sony Cybershot DSC-W520

Sony Cybershot W520

Compact

$157 - $177

Wide angle Better wide angle
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies

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