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Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
  • Released February 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S3500 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S3500 scores against the S930 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony S930

 S3500 S930 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S3500

 S930 S3500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony S930

 S3500 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 against the S930.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S930.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (129g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $85 $219