Nikon S3700 vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3700 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and Efina (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was unveiled 20 months later than the Efina which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3700 matches up versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 provides 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) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3700 vs Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3700 against the Efina.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3700 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S3700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.