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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 2 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3600 scores versus the S6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S6100

 S3600 S6100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S3600

 S6100 S3600 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S6100

 S3600 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S3600 vs the S6100.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and S6100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography details
Nikon S6100 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-02-09
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $195