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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled within a month of the S3700 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2900 scores vs the S3700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S3700

 S2900 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S2900

 S3700 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S3700

 S2900 S3700 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2900 vs the S3700.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and S3700.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Nikon S3700
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery (240 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $117 $175