Nikon S3500 vs Sony HX5

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S3500 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S3500 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The S3500 was manufactured 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3500 grades against the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3500 and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 compared to the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and HX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S3500 will result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S3500 provides an edge in sensor technology.