Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3700 was announced 4 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S3700 matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX100V
S3700 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S3700
TX100V | S3700 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX100V
S3700 | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3700 vs the TX100V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and TX100V.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S3700 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $175 | $380 |