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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon S3700

 S3000 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S3000

 S3700 S3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Nikon S3700

 S3000 S3700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

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

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography features
Nikon S3700 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography details
Nikon S3700 Sports photography details
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography information
Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
28
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $175