Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured within a month of the S6900 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S3700 grades vs the S6900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S3700 versus the S6900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and S6900.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.