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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(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
  • Released January 2015
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured 5 years after the W350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3700 matches up vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W350

 S3700 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S3700

 W350 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W350

 S3700 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 comes with physical 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) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3700 compared to the W350.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and W350.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S3700 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
Portrait photography with Sony W350
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
44
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $175 $200