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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 4 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3700 scores vs the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST95

 S3700 ST95 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S3700

 ST95 S3700 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST95

 S3700 ST95 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3700 provides outside 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 ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3700 against the ST95.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and ST95.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3700
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
70
good battery life (240 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
44
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 grams (0.26 pounds) -
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 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $175 $145