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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX55

 S3000 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S3000

 TX55 S3000 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX55

 S3000 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
17
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
58
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery power (250 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
28
really wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
26
really wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $350