Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000
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![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000/Olympus-Tough-3000-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S3500 was unveiled 3 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3500 grades against the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus Tough-3000
S3500 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S3500
Tough-3000 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus Tough-3000
S3500 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3500 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3500 vs the Tough-3000.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and Tough-3000.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-02-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | 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 | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $85 | $0 |