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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was brought out 5 years earlier than the S3700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1100pj grades vs the S3700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S3700

 S1100pj S3700 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S3700 S1100pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S3700

 S1100pj S3700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj has got outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S3700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1100pj versus the S3700.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and S3700 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and S3700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1100pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography details
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
Nikon S3700 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography info
Nikon S3700 Travel photography info
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery (240 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Nikon S3700 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (180g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S3700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-17 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $175