Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Revealed August 2016
- Succeeded the Nikon D3300
- Newer Model is Nikon D3500
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S3600 and Nikon D3400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is very similar but the S3600 (1/2.3") and D3400 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3600 was revealed 3 years prior to the D3400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3600 matches up versus the D3400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Nikon D3400. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Nikon D3400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Nikon D3400
S3600 | D3400 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Nikon S3600
D3400 | S3600 | |||
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Revealed | August 2016 | January 2014 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Nikon D3400
S3600 | D3400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S3600 and Nikon D3400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3600 vs the D3400.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and D3400 is 96 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and D3400.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3600 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D3400 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S3600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Nikon D3400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Nikon D3400 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2016-08-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.56x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 395 gr (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 86 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1192 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 1200 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $200 | $397 |