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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 12 months later than the S3700 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the S3700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 190 IS S3700 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 S3700 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 190 IS S3700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the S3700.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and S3700.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography information
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography advice
40
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $159 $175