Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S100 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 3 years before the S3600 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S100 matches up against the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S100 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the S3600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S3600.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.