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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD940 IS versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD940 IS (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the S3700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD940 IS grades vs the S3700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Nikon S3700

 SD940 IS S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon SD940 IS

 S3700 SD940 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 65 months

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S3700

 SD940 IS S3700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS comes with outside measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD940 IS and the S3700.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and S3700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to show greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography details
Nikon S3700 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (240 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-19 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 gr (0.26 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $175