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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S3000 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was manufactured within a month of the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3000 grades versus the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony W380

 S3000 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S3000

 W380 S3000 

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony W380

 S3000 W380 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3000 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S3000 versus the W380.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and W380.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W380 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
17
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W380 Landscape photography highlights
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $44