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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was released 4 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3700 matches up vs the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung PL120

 S3700 PL120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S3700

 PL120 S3700 

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung PL120

 S3700 PL120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3700 and the PL120.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and PL120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3700 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S3700 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography details
Samsung PL120 Sports photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography features
Samsung PL120 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (240 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
great maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung PL120
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Retail cost $175 $150