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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon L32 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L32 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured around the same time to the S3700 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L32 grades against the S3700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Nikon S3700

 L32 S3700 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon L32

 S3700 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Nikon S3700

 L32 S3700 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L32 versus the S3700.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and S3700 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and S3700.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
38
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography features
Nikon S3700 Travel photography features
71
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery life (240 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging info
Nikon S3700 Vlogging info
66
relatively wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L32 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix L32Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 2.80 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 320 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $120 $175