Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3700 was manufactured 4 years later than the W510 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3700 matches up against the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W510
| S3700 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S3700
| W510 | S3700 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W510
| S3700 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 vs the W510.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and W510.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S3700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 2.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 lbs) | 119g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $175 | $99 |
