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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S3600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the S3600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S3600

 SX200 IS S3600 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S3600 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 56 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S3600

 SX200 IS S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the S3600.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S3600 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S3600.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others in class (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $200