Nikon S3000 vs Sony W330

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3000 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was unveiled around the same time to the W330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3000 scores versus the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 enjoys external dimensions 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 W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3000 and the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W330 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.