Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX20
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched 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
- Introduced February 2012
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S3000 was manufactured 3 years before the TX20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3000 scores against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX20
| S3000 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S3000
| TX20 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX20
| S3000 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 has got outside 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3000 vs the TX20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and TX20.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX20 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 116 gr (0.26 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 life | - | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | NP-BN |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $330 |