Nikon S3500 vs Sony G3

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S3500 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 4 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3500 matches up versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3500 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3500 and the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and G3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to render more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.