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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 4 years after the S630 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3600 matches up against the S630 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S630

 S3600 S630 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Nikon S3600

 S630 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S630

 S3600 S630 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S3600 against the S630.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and S630.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S630 Portrait photography advice
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S630 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S630
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S630
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, 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 ) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $240