Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX5

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S3000 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the S3000 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S3000 was launched very close to the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3000 scores against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 provides 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3000 compared to the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and TX5.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S3000 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.