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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S3600
(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
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 4 years earlier than the S3600 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2200 grades vs the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S3600

 A2200 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A2200

 S3600 A2200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S3600

 A2200 S3600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2200 vs the S3600.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and S3600.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Nikon S3600 Sports photography info
37
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than average (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $200