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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3000 grades vs the S6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon S6400

 S3000 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S3000

 S6400 S3000 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Nikon S6400

 S3000 S6400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S3000 vs the S6400.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and S6400.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6400 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S3000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography factors
Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Sports photography highlights
17
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3000
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (160 shots)
heavier than average (150 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography information
28
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6400 Vlogging factors
26
fairly wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 160 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $500