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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and S3600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 24 months before the S3600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores versus the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm F770EXR S3600 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 S3600 Fujifilm F770EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm F770EXR S3600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the S3600.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and S3600 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and S3600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S3600 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography factors
Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography information
Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
49
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 - 230 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $480 $200