Nikon Coolpix S3000 vs Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S3000 and the Nikon Coolpix S3700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 was introduced in February 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S3700 was introduced in January 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 Highlights

      • 12.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3000
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3700
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Nikon Coolpix S3700.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon S3000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S3000 over Nikon Coolpix S3700.

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 vs Nikon Coolpix S3700
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.2 vs f/3.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.6
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Lighter 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz) vs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      Internal Storage 47 MB vs 25 MB

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      Nikon S3100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 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 S3300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon S3700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S3700 over Nikon Coolpix S3000.

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 vs Nikon Coolpix S3700
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.0 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 5152 x 3864
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 108 mm vs 200 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 8x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 8 cm vs 2 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Nikon S3300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3500
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 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 R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S3000 Nikon Coolpix S3700
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
        Internal Storage47 MB25 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S3000 Nikon Coolpix S3700
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Nikon Coolpix S3700 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 features a 12.0 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. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Expeed C2 processor.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 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 on Nikon Coolpix S3700

      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 Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S3700 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S3700 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S3000, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S3700. Nikon Coolpix S3000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m on Nikon Coolpix S3700..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75") and Nikon Coolpix S3700 body has dimensions of 96 x 58 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix S3000 weighs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S3700 weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      94 mm

      56 mm

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      96 mm

      58 mm

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      19 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Nikon Coolpix S3700 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      45
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S3000 and Nikon Coolpix S3700 and give them scores of 41 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S3000

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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