Nikon S100 vs Sony A37
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
Portability
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60
67 Imaging
57 Features
65 Overall
60
Nikon S100 vs Sony A37 Key Specs
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
Sony A37
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched May 2012
- Superseded the Sony A35
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The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S100 versus Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S100 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S100 grades versus the A37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony A37
| S100 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.9") |
| Display resolution | 820k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+590k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Nikon S100
| A37 | S100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony A37
| S100 | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 vs the A37.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and A37.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The S100 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S100 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Sony A37
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Sony A37
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A37 Landscape photography highlights
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.6")
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S100 vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2012-05-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.6 inch |
| Resolution of display | 820 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 506g (1.12 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 images | 500 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $240 | $522 |
