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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Launched January 2015
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was brought out around the same time to the S7000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3700 grades vs the S7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Nikon S7000

 S3700 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S3700

 S7000 S3700 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Nikon S7000

 S3700 S7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and S7000.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography features
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (240 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (165 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Nikon S7000
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (165g)
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Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
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) 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 gr (0.26 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $175 $280