Nikon S3000 vs Olympus E-420

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3000 versus Olympus E-420, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S3000 (1/2.3") and E-420 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The S3000 was released 20 months after the E-420 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3000 scores vs the E-420 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Olympus E-420. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3000 against the E-420.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and E-420 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and E-420.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S3000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon S3000 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.