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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2015
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 2 years after the S6400 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3700 grades against the S6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S6400

 S3700 S6400 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2012Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S3700

 S6400 S3700 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S6400

 S3700 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 provides physical measurements 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 S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S3700 compared to the S6400.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and S6400.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3700 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer S3700 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3700
Street photography with Nikon S6400
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (240 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6400 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 160 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $175 $500