Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W350
S3700 | W350 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S3700
W350 | S3700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W350
S3700 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |