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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was announced 5 years after the ST80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3700 scores versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST80

 S3700 ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S3700

 ST80 S3700 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST80

 S3700 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 provides physical 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) and the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S3700 compared to the ST80.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and ST80.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3700 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S3700 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (240 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (240 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
includes touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery (240 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging info
Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $175 $249