Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 2 years later than the S8200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S3600 scores versus the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3600 versus the S8200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and S8200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.