Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500
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![Nikon Coolpix S30 front Nikon Coolpix S30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S30/Nikon-S30-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S30 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the S30 (1/3") and S3500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
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The S30 was launched 12 months before the S3500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S30 matches up against the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon S3500
S30 | S3500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S30
S3500 | S30 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Nikon S3500
S30 | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 has external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S30 versus Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S30 against the S3500.
![Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and S3500.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S3500 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S30-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | 240 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $119 | $85 |