Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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![Nikon Coolpix S3600 front Nikon Coolpix S3600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600/Nikon-S3600-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S3600 was launched 3 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S3600 scores vs the SP-610UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
S3600 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S3600
SP-610UZ | S3600 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SP-610UZ
S3600 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys external 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 SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3600 compared to the SP-610UZ.
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and SP-610UZ.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-SP-610UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 340 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $299 |