Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST700

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 4 years after the ST700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3700 matches up vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3700 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S3700 vs the ST700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and ST700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S3700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.