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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was announced 6 years prior to the S3700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up vs the S3700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S3700

 EX-Z550 S3700 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Casio EX-Z550

 S3700 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3700

 EX-Z550 S3700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S3700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the S3700.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z550 and S3700.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery power (240 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S3700
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 143g (0.32 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $175