Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95
96 Imaging
45 Features
32 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung ST95
S3700 | ST95 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S3700
ST95 | S3700 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung ST95
S3700 | ST95 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |