Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 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
- Launched January 2015
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX30
S3700 | TX30 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | July 2013 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S3700
TX30 | S3700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX30
S3700 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |