Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST30

Following is a extended review of the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the S3700 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3700 was released 4 years after the ST30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S3700 matches up vs the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S3700 and the ST30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and ST30.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3700 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S3700 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S3700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.