Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S3700 was brought out 3 years after the TX55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3700 grades versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX55
S3700 | TX55 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | July 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S3700
TX55 | S3700 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX55
S3700 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S3700 vs the TX55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and TX55.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer S3700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-07-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 250 images |
Battery style | 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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $175 | $350 |