Nikon S3000 vs Sony RX1R

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S3000 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the S3000 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S3000 was released 4 years prior to the RX1R which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S3000 grades versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 has outside measurements 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 Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3000 vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3000 against the RX1R.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and RX1R.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3000 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will give extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.