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Nikon S100 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S100 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S100 matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony G3

 S100 G3 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S100

 G3 S100 
Screen resolution921k820kCrisper screen (+101k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony G3

 S100 G3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S100 versus the G3.

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and G3.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S100 to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Sony G3
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
65
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging details
Sony G3 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S100 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 820 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $200