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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S3700 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was introduced 4 years later than the W530 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3700 matches up against the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W530

 S3700 W530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S3700

 W530 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W530

 S3700 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3700 versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3700 compared to the W530.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and W530.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
Sony W530 Portrait photography details
39
good MP (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3700
Street photography with Sony W530
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Sony W530
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Sony W530
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $175 $269