Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 4 years earlier than the S3700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1200pj grades vs the S3700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1200pj versus the S3700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and S3700 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and S3700.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1200pj will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.