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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 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 ST90
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was unveiled 4 years after the ST90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3700 scores vs the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST90

 S3700 ST90 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon S3700

 ST90 S3700 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST90

 S3700 ST90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3700 vs the ST90.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and ST90.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3700 to give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S3700 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
38
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (240 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST90
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) -
Physical 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 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $175 $150