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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S3700 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3700 was revealed 4 years after the W570 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3700 scores against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W570

 S3700 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S3700

 W570 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W570

 S3700 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3700 and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3700 against the W570.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and W570.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S3700 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (240 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (240 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
44
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
good battery life (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 grams (0.26 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $159