Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5200

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 12 months after the S5200 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3600 grades vs the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3600 versus the S5200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and S5200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and S5200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S3600 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.