Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3000 was revealed 18 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3000 grades versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX10
S3000 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S3000
TX10 | S3000 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX10
S3000 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S3000 versus the TX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and TX10.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX10 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $150 | $309 |