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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon L20 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S3600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L20 grades vs the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon S3600

 L20 S3600 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon L20

 S3600 L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon S3600

 L20 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has dimensions 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L20 vs the S3600.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and S3600.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L20
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
26
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging information
Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 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 - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $200