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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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 SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the S3700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX610 HS scores versus the S3700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S3700

 SX610 HS S3700 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S3700 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S3700

 SX610 HS S3700 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the S3700.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and S3700 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and S3700.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Nikon S3700
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
good battery power (240 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery power (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 191g (0.42 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH 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 1 1
Launch cost $214 $175