Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S3700 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was unveiled 13 months after the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3700 grades against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3700 vs the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and W830.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S3700 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.