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Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3700 and Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the S3700 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S3700 was released 4 years after the SD15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3700 scores versus the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Sigma SD15

 S3700 SD15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Nikon S3700

 SD15 S3700 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Sigma SD15

 S3700 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S3700 against the SD15.

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3700 and SD15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3700 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S3700 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S3700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography info
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3700
Street photography with Sigma SD15
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
70
good battery power (240 per charge)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Sigma SD15
44
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good battery power (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD15 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Nikon S3700 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Sigma SD15
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3700 Sigma SD15
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
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