Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3600

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 3 years before the S3600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX230 HS grades versus the S3600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S3600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S3600 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S3600.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.