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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX200V

 S3700 TX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S3700

 TX200V S3700 
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX200V

 S3700 TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3700
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
70
good battery power (240 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather sealing
includes touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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