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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S3000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The S3000 was released 7 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3000 matches up against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX1

 S3000 TX1 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S3000

 TX1 S3000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX1

 S3000 TX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3000 and the TX1.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and TX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3000 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
17
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
28
decently wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $350