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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Released January 2014
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 3 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3600 grades vs the S6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S6000

 S3600 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S3600

 S6000 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S6000

 S3600 S6000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3600 and the S6000.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and S6000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $300