Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Launched January 2014

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S3600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the S3600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the S3600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S3600
SX210 IS | S3600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon SX210 IS
S3600 | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S3600
SX210 IS | S3600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S3600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS vs the S3600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and S3600 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S3600.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 220g (0.49 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
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 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 |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $226 | $200 |