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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon P330
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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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P340 versus Nikon S3700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and S3700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The P340 was manufactured 11 months before the S3700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P340 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P340 scores against the S3700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Nikon S3700

 P340 S3700 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon P340

 S3700 P340 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Nikon S3700

 P340 S3700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P340 versus Nikon S3700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P340 and the S3700.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and S3700 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and S3700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3700 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P340 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
38
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P340
Street photography with Nikon S3700
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P340
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography info
Nikon S3700 Travel photography info
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P340
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P340 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix P340Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-07 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 2.80 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $175