Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 12 months after the S800c and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3600 matches up versus the S800c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 against the S800c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and S800c.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3600 provides a benefit in sensor tech.