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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Released November 2013
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
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S3600 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was announced very close to the S3600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-10 matches up against the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-10 S3600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-10

 S3600 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Nikon S3600

 EX-10 S3600 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2014Same generation
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 versus the S3600.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-10 and S3600 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and S3600.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3600 will result in greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Nikon S3600
67
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (384 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
Nikon S3600 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (455 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
65
good battery pack (455 per charge)
features focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (384g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (455 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (384g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-10 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-10Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 455 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-130A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $456 $200