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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and 7030 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 4 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3600 grades versus the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus 7030

 S3600 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon S3600

 7030 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus 7030

 S3600 7030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S3600 vs the 7030.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and 7030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and 7030.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S3600 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
37
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
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 7030
70
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9 and 4:3
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $179