Nikon S3500 vs Sony WX30

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S3500 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 20 months later than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3500 scores against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S3500 versus the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S3500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.