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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 2009
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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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-G1 was brought out 6 years before the S3700 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the S3700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Nikon S3700

 EX-G1 S3700 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Casio EX-G1

 S3700 EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S3700

 EX-G1 S3700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-G1 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-G1 vs the S3700.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and S3700 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and S3700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to offer extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Nikon S3700 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (154 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (154g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery (240 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery (240 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (154g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-G1 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Nikon S3700
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-800 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $61 $175