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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2014
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S3600 matches up versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus SZ-11

 S3600 SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon S3600

 SZ-11 S3600 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SZ-11

 S3600 SZ-11 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 features external dimensions 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 SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3600 and the SZ-11.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S3600 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3600
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-11
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2011-07-27
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $253