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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 360 HS was unveiled 12 months later than the S3700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up versus the S3700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 360 HS S3700 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 S3700 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 360 HS S3700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the S3700.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and S3700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography features
Nikon S3700 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
max fps low (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
64
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
heavier than competition (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
good battery power (240 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery power (240 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S3700 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 180 photos 240 photos
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $209 $175