Nikon S4300 vs Sony A3000

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S4300 versus Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the S4300 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S4300 was released 19 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S4300 matches up against the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4300 versus the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and A3000.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S4300 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.