Nikon Coolpix S3700

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S3xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S3xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2015    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3600
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    		January
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3500
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    		February
    2013    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3300
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    		February
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3100
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    		February
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S3000
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    		February
    2010    		 12.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S3700 vs Coolpix S3600 vs Coolpix S3500 vs Coolpix S3300 vs Coolpix S3100 vs Coolpix S3000.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S3700.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 510 x 2880, 3864 x 3864, 3848 x 2736, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S3700.

    Nikon S3300
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S3500
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon S3600
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Nikon S3100
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Nikon S3000
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.0 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 25 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S3700's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 has dimensions of 96 x 58 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.79"). It weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    96 mm (3.78")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    58 mm (2.28")

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    20 mm (0.79")

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    Nikon Coolpix S3700 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S3700 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S3700 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S3700 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S3700 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S3700 and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    49

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 49 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    73

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 73 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S3700 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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