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Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
  • Announced February 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3500 and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 12 months later than the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3500 grades against the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony HX10V

 S3500 HX10V 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S3500

 HX10V S3500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony HX10V

 S3500 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3500 vs the HX10V.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and HX10V.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $85 $616