Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3700 was brought out 2 years after the TX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3700 grades against the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX20
S3700 | TX20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S3700
TX20 | S3700 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX20
S3700 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 has outer 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3700 vs the TX20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and TX20.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3700 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S3700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $175 | $330 |