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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was introduced 7 months later than the S3000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1100pj scores vs the S3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S3000

 S1100pj S3000 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S3000 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S3000

 S1100pj S3000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj features external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1100pj vs the S3000.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and S3000 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and S3000.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S1100pj to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S1100pj is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (180g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Nikon S3000
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (180 grams)
26
rather wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S3000
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S3000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $150