Nikon S3500 vs Sony WX70

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3500 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 13 months after the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3500 grades against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has got physical 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3500 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S3500 vs the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and WX70.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S3500 will have an edge in sensor technology.