Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3000 was brought out 11 months before the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S3000 matches up versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX100V
S3000 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S3000
TX100V | S3000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX100V
S3000 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S3000 against the TX100V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and TX100V.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $150 | $380 |