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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 10 months before the S3600 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3500 grades against the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S3600

 S3500 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S3500

 S3600 S3500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S3600

 S3500 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 compared to the S3600.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and S3600.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (129g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S3600
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD 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
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 230 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $85 $200