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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX100V

 S3700 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S3700

 TX100V S3700 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX100V

 S3700 TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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