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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S3700 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured 4 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S3700 grades versus the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung PL210

 S3700 PL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S3700

 PL210 S3700 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung PL210

 S3700 PL210 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) while the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 vs the PL210.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and PL210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S3700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery life (240 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung PL210
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) -
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $175 $200