Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3600

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the S3600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX610 HS grades against the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS vs the S3600.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and S3600.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX610 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.