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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S3000 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was launched 24 months before the TX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3000 matches up vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX200V

 S3000 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S3000

 TX200V S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX200V

 S3000 TX200V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S3000 compared to the TX200V.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and TX200V.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
28
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
35
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $500