Nikon Coolpix 3700 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Bearing the well-respected Nikon Coolpix name and a svelte, rugged, stylish all-metal body, the Coolpix 3700 is one of the most compact Coolpix models available. Its compact size and sleek body style suit pockets well, making it a ready travel ...

Verdict: Representing a sleek new look for the Coolpix line, the Nikon Coolpix 3700 is compact, trim, and sophisticated. A retractable lens leaves the front panel smooth when retracted, perfect for shirt pockets. The metal body is light weight and durable, and ...

Verdict: For a 3.2-megapixel camera, $400 is expensive, but the Coolpix 3700 makes up for it with very good imaging and easy operation.

Review summary: There's nothing especially innovative about Nikon's Coolpix 3700, but for a simple, well-designed point-and-shoot, it's a nice package. With a long, narrow shape, the camera fits easily into a shirt pocket, and its silver-metallic case has a solid, ...

Verdict: One unusual feature found in the 3700 is a time-lapse movie mode. It lets you film movie clips, frame by frame, at set time intervals (up to 60 minutes between frames). We're not sure what you'd use it for, but it's there if you need it. Also unusual, ...

Review summary: As you can see, the CP3700 is one the lighter, but bulkier cameras in its class. The Pentax and Casio models shouldn't really be on that list, because they're much thinner than everything else.

Pros: Stylish, compact, all-metal body ; Great photo quality in most situations ; Robust performance ; AF illuminator ; Excellent LCD display ; Impressive macro ability ; Voice-activated self-timer ; Superb movie mode (but note issues below) ; Can use CP1 ...

Cons: Images can be noisy if ISO boost is used ; Some redeye ; Aside from white balance, no manual controls ; No exposure information in playback mode ; Some issues with A/V sync in movie mode ; annoying AF sounds in movies when camera is in C-AF mode ; I ...

Verdict: One unusual thing Nikon includes with the 3700 is an eyecup. If you wear glasses, or just want to keep ambient light from seeping into the viewfinder, just slide it on

Review summary: The Nikon Coolpix 3700 is a sub-compact digital camera with a precision 3x Optical-Zoom Nikkor lens and 3.2-megapixel resolution that delivers up to 2048 x 1536-pixel images. It incorporates a host of new and exciting Coolpix features designed to make ...

Verdict: Additional features include eight movie modes, and the Coolpix 3700 is the first Coolpix digital camera to allow for TV-resolution (640 x 480 pixels) movies at 30 frames per second (fps), with sound. Besides capturing stunning images, the Coolpix 3700 ...