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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 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-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 2 months before the SH-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3600 matches up versus the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus SH-1

 S3600 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S3600

 SH-1 S3600 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-1

 S3600 SH-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2014Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outside dimensions 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 SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3600 against the SH-1.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and SH-1.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography info
Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (271g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than others (271 grams)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" 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 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $349