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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3700 matches up vs the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST93

 S3700 ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2011Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon S3700

 ST93 S3700 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST93

 S3700 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3700 features outside measurements 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 ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3700 vs the ST93.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3700 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and ST93.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3700 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S3700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
39
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography details
Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (240 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
44
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-04-20
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
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
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 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 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $175 -