Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5
96 Imaging
46 Features
32 Overall
40
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
24
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL10
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3700 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S3700 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe S3700 was launched 5 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3700 scores vs the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung CL5
S3700 | CL5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S3700
CL5 | S3700 |
---|
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung CL5
S3700 | CL5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 features physical measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S3700 and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3700 versus the CL5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and CL5.
As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3700 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S3700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Samsung CL5 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Samsung CL5 |
Also referred to as | - | PL10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2009-02-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $175 | $391 |