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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was brought out at a similar time to the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3000 matches up against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony W350

 S3000 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S3000

 W350 S3000 

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony W350

 S3000 W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3000 against the W350.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and W350.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
28
quite wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $200