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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
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 L810 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S3600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 23 months prior to the S3600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L810 grades vs the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S3600

 L810 S3600 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon L810

 S3600 L810 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S3600

 L810 S3600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L810 against the S3600.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and S3600 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and S3600.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Nikon S3600
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
41
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $200