Nikon S3700 vs Sony T900
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45 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Announced February 2009
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3700 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3700 was introduced 5 years later than the T900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S3700 grades vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony T900
| S3700 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S3700
| T900 | S3700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony T900
| S3700 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3700 against the T900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and T900.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S3700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $175 | $300 |