Nikon S3500 vs Sony TX100V

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S3500 and Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S3500 grades vs the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3500 compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.