Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9100
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2014
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3600 was introduced 2 years after the S9100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S3600 matches up against the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S9100
| S3600 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S3600
| S9100 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S9100
| S3600 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S3600 compared to the S9100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and S9100 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and S9100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger S3600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $200 | $329 |