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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus SH-50
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus SH-50

 S3600 SH-50 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S3600

 SH-50 S3600 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-50

 S3600 SH-50 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography features
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good MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3600
Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competition (269g)
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus SH-50
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