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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very similar but the S3000 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3000 was brought out around the same time to the TX7 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3000 matches up vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony TX7

 S3000 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S3000

 TX7 S3000 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony TX7

 S3000 TX7 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 has outside 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 TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3000 vs the TX7.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and TX7.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S3000 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S3000 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
17
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3000
Travel photography with Sony TX7
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
28
relatively wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3000
Vlogging with Sony TX7
26
relatively wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average (149g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony TX7
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $300