• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 182.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S3500 advantages over Sony W830

  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony W830 advantages over Nikon S3500

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony WX80

Nikon S3500
Sony WX80
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Sony W830
Sony WX80
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out

Compared to Sony W730

Nikon S3500
Sony W730
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Sony W830
Sony W730
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Nikon S3500
Canon 130 IS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
Sony W830
Canon 130 IS
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out

Compared to Nikon S5200

Nikon S3500
Nikon S5200
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
Sony W830
Nikon S5200
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Canon 180

Nikon S3500
Canon 180
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
Sony W830
Canon 180
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
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