Nikon S3100 vs Sony S980

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3100 versus Sony S980, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was manufactured 2 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3100 matches up versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3100 versus the S980.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and S980.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3100 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S3100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.