Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700
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96 Imaging
45 Features
32 Overall
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S3700
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S2900
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Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S3700
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2015 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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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 |