Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the S3500 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe S3500 was launched 6 months later than the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3500 grades versus the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony RX100
| S3500 | RX100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Nikon S3500
| RX100 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony RX100
| S3500 | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | August 2012 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 vs the RX100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and RX100.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S3500 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-02-21 | 2012-08-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 240g (0.53 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $85 | $448 |