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Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon G15
Nikon S3600
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon G16 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S3600 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was introduced very close to the S3600 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 grades vs the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S3600

 G16 S3600 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon G16

 S3600 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S3600

 G16 S3600 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G16 and the S3600.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S3600 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S3600.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3600 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography factors
Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography details
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
64
better than average battery (360 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (360 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Nikon S3600 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $200