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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S800c

 S3600 S800c 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S3600

 S800c S3600 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S800c

 S3600 S800c 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

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

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
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good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Nikon S800c Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
Nikon S800c Travel photography details
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (140 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 184 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots 140 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $290