Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3100 versus Nikon S3500, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe S3100 was announced 24 months before the S3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3100 matches up against the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S3500
S3100 | S3500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S3100
S3500 | S3100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S3500
S3100 | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3100 versus Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S3100 versus the S3500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and S3500.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S3100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 life | 220 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $139 | $85 |