• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 675.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L820 advantages over Nikon S3700

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    675 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 540 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon S3700 advantages over Nikon L820

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    118g vs 470g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L810

Nikon L820
Nikon L810
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon L810

Nikon S3700
Nikon L810
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon L810

Compared to Samsung WB100

Nikon L820
Samsung WB100
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Samsung WB100

Nikon S3700
Samsung WB100
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Samsung WB100

Compared to Nikon S5300

Nikon L820
Nikon S5300
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon S5300

Nikon S3700
Nikon S5300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Nikon L820
Fujifilm S8600
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon L820 vs Fujifilm S8600

Nikon S3700
Fujifilm S8600
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Fujifilm S8600

Compared to Nikon A300

Nikon L820
Nikon A300
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L820 vs Nikon A300

Nikon S3700
Nikon A300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon A300

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