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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S3700 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was released 5 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3700 matches up against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W310

 S3700 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S3700

 W310 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W310

 S3700 W310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3700 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 compared to the W310.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S3700 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Sony W310
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
70
good battery power (240 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
44
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.26 lb) 137 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $175 $150