Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2015
Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S3700
S1200pj | S3700 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S1200pj
S3700 | S1200pj | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | August 2011 | Fresher by 41 months |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S3700
S1200pj | S3700 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S3700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 lbs) | 118g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $499 | $175 |