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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S220 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and S3700 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 7 years prior to the S3700 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S220 scores versus the S3700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S3700

 S220 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S220

 S3700 S220 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S3700

 S220 S3700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 provides outside measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S220 vs the S3700.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and S3700 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and S3700.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography details
Nikon S3700 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography features
Nikon S3700 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (240 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography info
Nikon S3700 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery life (240 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $56 $175