Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3000 and Sony T110, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S3000 was released 11 months before the T110 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3000 grades vs the T110 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Sony T110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony T110
S3000 | T110 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Nikon S3000
T110 | S3000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony T110
S3000 | T110 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 has outer 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 T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S3000 and Sony T110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3000 against the T110.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and T110 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and T110.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony T110 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3000 vs Sony T110 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 model | EN-EL10 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $150 | $199 |