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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
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
  • Released January 2015
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was introduced 6 years earlier than the S3700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1400 IS grades versus the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S3700

 SD1400 IS S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S3700 SD1400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3700

 SD1400 IS S3700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1400 IS features exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1400 IS vs the S3700.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1400 IS and S3700.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD1400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S3700 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery pack (240 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Also referred to as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $175