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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon P520
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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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon P530 and Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced 2 months later than the S3600 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P530 grades vs the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 P530 S3600 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon P530

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon P530 and Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 P530 S3600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 enjoys exterior dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Nikon P530 and Nikon S3600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P530 vs the S3600.
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and S3600 is 67 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P530 and S3600.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon P530 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 megapixel count good (20MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon P530
Street photography with Nikon S3600
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (494g)
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
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 excellent zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1000mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon P530 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
45
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P530 Vlogging features
Nikon S3600 Vlogging features
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (494 grams)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
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Nikon P530 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix P530Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 240 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $200