Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3600

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon S3600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 13 months after the S3600 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the S3600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S3600 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S3600.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX710 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.