Nikon S3700 vs Sony A77

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S3700 versus Sony A77, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3700 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively close but the S3700 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The S3700 was revealed 3 years later than the A77 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3700 matches up vs the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 features outer 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 A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 versus the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and A77.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3700 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 will render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S3700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.