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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon S9500
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9900
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed within a month of the S9700 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S3600 matches up vs the S9700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon S9700

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 S9700 S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon S9700

		

		

			
 S3600 S9700 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3600 compared to the S9700.
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and S9700.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
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 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S9700 as a Street photography camera
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (125g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Nikon S9700
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
53
 incredible zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
Travel photography with Nikon S9700
70
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
41
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
Nikon S9700 Vlogging information
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (232g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone port
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 99 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $350