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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 4 years before the S3600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the S3600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-ZR10 S3600 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 S3600 EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2010More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S3600

 EX-ZR10 S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 and the S3600.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and S3600.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 - 230 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $190 $200