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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured 5 years after the S70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3700 scores versus the S70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S70

 S3700 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S3700

 S70 S3700 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S70

 S3700 S70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S3700 and the S70.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and S70.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to result in more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S3700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
Nikon S70 Portrait photography details
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
Nikon S70 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (240 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery power (240 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 118g (0.26 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $175 $290