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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S3600, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 6 years earlier than the S3600 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FS10 grades against the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-FS10 S3600 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-FS10

 S3600 EX-FS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S3600

 EX-FS10 S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FS10 has outside measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the S3600.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and S3600.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
25
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography advice
Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography features
26
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 121 grams (0.27 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $200