Nikon S3500 vs Sony W650
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W650 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S3500 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S3500 was announced 14 months after the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3500 grades against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W650
| S3500 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S3500
| W650 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W650
| S3500 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 against the W650.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and W650.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S3500 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-02-21 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 220 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $85 | $140 |
