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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
Nikon S3600
(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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled very close to the S3600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX600 HS grades versus the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 SX600 HS S3600 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 S3600 SX600 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 SX600 HS S3600 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS against the S3600.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and S3600.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
44
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 decent MP (20MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (188g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (125g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
41
 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than average (188g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
48
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1280 pixels)
 lighter than average (188g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $200