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Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is pretty similar but the S3700 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The S3700 was launched 5 years earlier than the A6100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S3700 scores versus the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony A6100

 S3700 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Nikon S3700

 A6100 S3700 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2015More modern by 56 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony A6100

 S3700 A6100 

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3700 versus the A6100.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and A6100 is 96 and 81 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and A6100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3700 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S3700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
Sony A6100 Portrait photography features
39
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
Sony A6100 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
Sony A6100 Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
75
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (240 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
86
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Sony A6100
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony A6100
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-01-14 2019-08-28
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 420 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $175 $748