Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V 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
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3700 was unveiled 3 years after the TX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3700 scores against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX200V
S3700 | TX200V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S3700
TX200V | S3700 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX200V
S3700 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 provides external measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3700 and the TX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and TX200V.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2012-01-30 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $175 | $500 |