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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
  • Released February 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S3500 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 2 months later than the W710 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3500 scores vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Sony W710

 S3500 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S3500

 W710 S3500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Sony W710

 S3500 W710 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 and the W710.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and W710.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Sony W710
33
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3500
Street photography with Sony W710
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $85 $90