Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014
Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sony W830
S3700 | W830 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S3700
W830 | S3700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sony W830
S3700 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Nikon S3700 and Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon S3700 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2014-01-07 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $175 | $128 |