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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP50
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP60 versus Nikon S3600, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was introduced 6 months before the S3600 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores versus the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm XP60 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm XP60

 S3600 Fujifilm XP60 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm XP60 S3600 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 has outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the S3600.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and S3600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3600 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography information
Nikon S3600 Travel photography information
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $200