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Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(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
Sony T99
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony T99

 S3700 T99 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S3700

 T99 S3700 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony T99

 S3700 T99 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 size comparison

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

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
Sony T99 Portrait photography info
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3700
Street photography with Sony T99
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (240 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Sony T99
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony T99
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
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