Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3600

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX410 IS versus Nikon S3600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was released 14 months after the S3600 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS scores vs the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX410 IS against the S3600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S3600 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and S3600.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX410 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.