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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released very close to the S5300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3600 scores vs the S5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S5300

 S3600 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S3600

 S5300 S3600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S5300

 S3600 S5300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S3600 versus the S5300.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and S5300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and S5300.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Nikon S5300
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competition (138g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
Nikon S5300 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (138g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S5300
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 138 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 21mm (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 230 photos 180 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $180