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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S8200

 S3600 S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S3600

 S8200 S3600 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S8200

 S3600 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-08-24
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $329