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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
83 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S3600 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 8 months earlier than the S3600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 S3600 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 S3600 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 S3600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the S3600.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and S3600 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S3600.
As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S3600 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
47
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
 saves RAW formats
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (2/3")
38
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Nikon S3600 Street photography features
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (2/3")
 more heavy than competition in class (353g)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (270 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is small (2/3")
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
61
 better than average battery (270 per charge)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
55
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (270 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (2/3")
 no Timelapse mode
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
33
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 shots 230 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $200