Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs Nikon Coolpix S3000

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelCoolpix S3100Coolpix S3000
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.48 Megapixel12.39 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14 Megapixel12.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      ProcessorExpeed C2Expeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32404000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4803968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 130 mm27 - 108 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.2 - 6.5f/3.2 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm8 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.70"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range4.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Dimensions94 x 58 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 0.71")94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Battery PackEN-EL19EN-EL10
      Battery Life220 shots
      Internal Storage45 MB47 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD /SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3000
      Self TimerYes (10 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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