Nikon S3700 vs Sony TX9

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S3700 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was brought out 4 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3700 scores against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 features outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3700 against the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and TX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S3700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.