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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 4 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3600 grades against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S3600 FE-5020 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S3600

 FE-5020 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-5020

 S3600 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S3600 and the FE-5020.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and FE-5020.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
37
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $160