Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S3600

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S3600 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 11 months earlier than the S3600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the S3600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon S3600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the S3600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S3600 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S3600.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S3600 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.