Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Launched November 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S3600 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe P7800 was launched at a similar time to the S3600 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7800 scores versus the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S3600
| P7800 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon P7800
| S3600 | P7800 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S3600
| P7800 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | January 2014 | Same generation |
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 features external dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P7800 vs the S3600.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and S3600 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and S3600.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3600 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-11-25 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 399 grams (0.88 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 230 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $550 | $200 |