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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 18 months after the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3700 grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX30

 S3700 TX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S3700

 TX30 S3700 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX30

 S3700 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 versus the TX30.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and TX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Sony TX30
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (240 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Sony TX30
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony TX30
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $175 $230