Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3600
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2014
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3000 IS grades vs the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S3600
| A3000 IS | S3600 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A3000 IS
| S3600 | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S3600
| A3000 IS | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS and the S3600.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and S3600.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to resolve greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 230 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-8L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $240 | $200 |