Nikon S3700 vs Sony W380

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3700 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was brought out 5 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3700 grades versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 has outer 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) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3700 compared to the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and W380.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S3700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.