Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3000

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon A10 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A10 was launched 6 years after the S3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A10 scores versus the S3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A10 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Nikon A10 versus Nikon S3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A10 against the S3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and S3000 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and S3000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern A10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.