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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 3 months prior to the S810c and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3600 grades against the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S810c

 S3600 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S3600

 S810c S3600 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S810c

 S3600 S810c 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S3600 compared to the S810c.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and S810c.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Nikon S810c
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (216g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Hot shoe
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 images 270 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $350