Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S3000
Released in 2011, Cyber-shot DSC-S3000 has about 18 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 119 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S3000
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W630
VS
Sensor area
18 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S300028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W630- Area ratio
- 1.54:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 54.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W630 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-S3000MetricCyber-shot DSC-W630
10.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
4.96 × 3.72Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.35 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.83 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
54.74 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
6.98Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
119 gWeight—
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
2x AABattery—
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 Cyber-shot DSC-W630 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W630 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W630 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W630 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W630
Released in 2012, Cyber-shot DSC-W630 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.