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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon S3600, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced around the same time to the S3600 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the S3600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm XP70 S3600 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S3600 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm XP70 S3600 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the S3600.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and S3600.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
65
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical 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 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 210 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $200