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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 4 years before the S3600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the L22 scores vs the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Nikon S3600

 L22 S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon L22

 S3600 L22 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Nikon S3600

 L22 S3600 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L22 against the S3600.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and S3600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography details
Nikon S3600 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix L22Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $200