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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung CL5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung CL5

 S3700 CL5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
Samsung CL5 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3700
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
70
great battery power (240 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung CL5
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung 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