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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2015
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S3700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the S3700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3500 matches up against the S3700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S3700

 S3500 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S3500

 S3700 S3500 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2013Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S3700

 S3500 S3700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3700 has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 versus the S3700.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and S3700.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S3500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography features
Nikon S3700 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (240 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Nikon S3700
69
lighter than others (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
good battery pack (240 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery pack (240 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-02-21 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $85 $175