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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 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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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was announced 5 years earlier than the S3600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 grades vs the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm A150 S3600 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm A150

 S3600 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 59 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm A150 S3600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A150 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the S3600.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and S3600.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to offer you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Nikon S3600
54
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
55
lighter than average (130g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
26
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $200