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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was brought out 5 years after the ST100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3700 grades versus the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST100

 S3700 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S3700

 ST100 S3700 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST100

 S3700 ST100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3700 vs the ST100.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and ST100.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3700 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
39
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
60
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand 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 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $175 $250