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Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S31 and Nikon S3600, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S3600 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was introduced 6 months before the S3600 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S31 matches up vs the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Nikon S3600

 S31 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S31

 S3600 S31 

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Nikon S3600

 S31 S3600 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S31 against the S3600.

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and S3600 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and S3600.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S31 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon S3600 will offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S31
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography info
Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
59
environment proof
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
30
good maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging information
Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix S31Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
External flash
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 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $90 $200