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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
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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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S3700, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 2 years after the S3700 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the S3700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm XP120 S3700 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2015Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Fujifilm XP120

 S3700 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S3700

 Fujifilm XP120 S3700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the S3700.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and S3700 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP120 and S3700.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Nikon S3700
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
44
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon S3700
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $175