Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S3000 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3000 matches up against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S3000 against the TX55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and TX55.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be behind in sensor technology.