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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Released January 2015
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S6900

 S3700 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S3700

 S6900 S3700 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S6900

 S3700 S6900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2015Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

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

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6900 Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3700
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
70
good battery power (240 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (181 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging information
Nikon S6900 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
70
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (181 grams)
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 181 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $175 $190