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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S3700 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3700 matches up against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony TX66

 S3700 TX66 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S3700

 TX66 S3700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX66

 S3700 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 has got external measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S3700 vs the TX66.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and TX66.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern S3700 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery power (240 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $350