Reasons to choose Coolpix S3000
Released in 2010, Coolpix S3000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S3000
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S300028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-H50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S3000 and Cyber-shot DSC-H50 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S3000MetricCyber-shot DSC-H50
12 MPEffective pixels10.3 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.76 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density36.19 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
116 gWeight547 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-ion EN-EL10 battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (NP-BG1) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S3000 and Cyber-shot DSC-H50 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S3000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S3000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S3000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Released in 2008, Cyber-shot DSC-H50 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.3 MP effective resolution, and a 547 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.