Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Revealed July 2010

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S3700 versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3700 was manufactured 4 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3700 scores against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony T99
S3700 | T99 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S3700
T99 | S3700 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony T99
S3700 | T99 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3700 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S3700 vs the T99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and T99.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3700 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S3700 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $175 | $179 |