Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Released January 2014
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3300 was released 23 months prior to the S3600 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S3300 grades vs the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S3600
S3300 | S3600 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S3300
S3600 | S3300 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S3600
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 versus the S3600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and S3600.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S3300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 180 pictures | 230 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $99 | $200 |