Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
(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
- Released January 2014
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S3600
S100 | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 230k | Crisper screen (+590k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S100
S3600 | S100 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S3600
S100 | S3600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon S100 and Nikon S3600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | 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 | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 820k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Organic LED monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 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 | 150 shots | 230 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $240 | $200 |