Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S6100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.