Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3000

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S02 (1/3") and S3000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was introduced 3 years after the S3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S02 scores vs the S3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 enjoys exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S02 vs the S3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S3000 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and S3000.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S02 will give you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S02 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.