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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(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
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and S4100 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was introduced 3 years after the S4100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3700 matches up against the S4100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S4100

 S3700 S4100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S3700

 S4100 S3700 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S4100

 S3700 S4100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S3700 against the S4100.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and S4100.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (240 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
has touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 240 images 190 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $175 $140