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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 5 years before the S3600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1000pj grades vs the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S3600

 S1000pj S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S3600 S1000pj 
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Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S3600

 S1000pj S3600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1000pj versus the S3600.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and S3600.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $289 $200