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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
Nikon S3600
(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
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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 Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S3600

 S100 S3600 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kCrisper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S100

 S3600 S100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S3600

 S100 S3600 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

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

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography information
Nikon S3600 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography features
Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
65
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S3600
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