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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S3700 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was launched 5 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3700 grades against the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung TL320

 S3700 TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S3700

 TL320 S3700 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung TL320

 S3700 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3700 against the TL320.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3700 and TL320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S3700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography features
Samsung TL320 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3700
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
70
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL320 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $175 $380