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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was revealed 3 years before the S3600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS scores versus the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon S3600

 SX220 HS S3600 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon SX220 HS

 S3600 SX220 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S3600

 SX220 HS S3600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS against the S3600.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and S3600.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Nikon S3600
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging information
Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S3600
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon SX220 HS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $200