Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Released January 2013

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus SH-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3600 was revealed 13 months later than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3600 grades versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus SH-50
S3600 | SH-50 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S3600
SH-50 | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-50
S3600 | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3600 versus the SH-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and SH-50.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus SH-50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $300 |