Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3600

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 20 months before the S3600 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the S3600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the S3600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S3600 is 86 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and S3600.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.