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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S3600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 matches up versus the S3600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Nikon S3600

 EX-ZR100 S3600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 S3600 EX-ZR100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S3600

 EX-ZR100 S3600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 offers external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the S3600.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and S3600 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and S3600.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (204g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (204 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (204g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Nikon S3600
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 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 surface 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
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200