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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was revealed 4 years after the ST65 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3700 scores vs the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST65

 S3700 ST65 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S3700

 ST65 S3700 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST65

 S3700 ST65 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" 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 vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3700 vs the ST65.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and ST65.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S3700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography details
Samsung ST65 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3700
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
70
good battery power (240 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery power (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3700
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung ST65
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $175 $130