Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500
96 Imaging
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S9500
S3600 | S9500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Nikon S3600
S9500 | S3600 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S9500
S3600 | S9500 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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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 |