Nikon S31 vs Nikon S3600

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Nikon S31 and Nikon S3600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.