Nikon S30 vs Nikon S3500

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

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.