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Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A480 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A480 was revealed 7 years before the S3700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A480 grades versus the S3700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Nikon S3700

 A480 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon A480

 S3700 A480 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Nikon S3700

 A480 S3700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 provides external measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A480 versus the S3700.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and S3700 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A480 and S3700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to offer extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A480 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3700 Sports photography factors
16
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Nikon S3700 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (240 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging features
Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon A480 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot A480Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $210 $175