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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 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 S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 12 months after the S9500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3600 grades against the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S9500

 S3600 S9500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S3600

 S9500 S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S9500

 S3600 S9500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 comes with outside 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 S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 compared to the S9500.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and S9500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average (205 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9500 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S9500
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $230