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Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S3700 and Sony NEX-C3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the S3700 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3700 was launched 3 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3700 matches up against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony NEX-C3

 S3700 NEX-C3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Nikon S3700

 NEX-C3 S3700 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony NEX-C3

 S3700 NEX-C3 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3700 versus the NEX-C3.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3700 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon S3700 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S3700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3700
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery power (240 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (225g)
good MP (16MP)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
lighter than competition in class (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony NEX-C3
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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