Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3000 versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3000 (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S3700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3000 matches up versus the S3700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3000 Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3000 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3000 versus the S3700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and S3700.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.