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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S3700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 12 months before the S3700 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S3600 grades against the S3700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S3700

 S3600 S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S3600

 S3700 S3600 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S3700

 S3600 S3700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 and the S3700.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and S3700.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S3600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
37
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Nikon S3700
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Nikon S3700
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (125g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
40
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S3700
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S3700
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 125 gr (0.28 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (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 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 230 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $175