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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S3000 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was announced 11 months earlier than the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3000 grades vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony W560

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S3000

		

		

			
 W560 S3000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony W560

		

		

			
 S3000 W560 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 has outer 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3000 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3000 and the W560.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and W560.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W560 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S3000 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
21
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
28
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
48
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
17
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Nikon S3000 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
58
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
28
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
42
 decently wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
26
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone port
29
 decently wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W560 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony W560
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $139