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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3600 matches up against the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus FE-4000

 S3600 FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Nikon S3600

 FE-4000 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-4000

 S3600 FE-4000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3600 compared to the FE-4000.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and FE-4000.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S3600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than average (136 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than average (136 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
pretty wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-4000
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $130