Nikon S3600 vs Nikon D3500

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon D3500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the S3600 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3600 was brought out 5 years earlier than the D3500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S3600 scores against the D3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Nikon D3500. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Nikon D3500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 versus Nikon D3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3600 and the D3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and D3500 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and D3500.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3600 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3500 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S3600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.