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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released January 2015
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 13 months after the W810 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3700 matches up against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W810

 S3700 W810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S3700

 W810 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W810

 S3700 W810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3700 against the W810.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and W810.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent S3700 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
39
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $175 $100