Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6000

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was brought out 4 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3600 grades against the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S3600 compared to the 6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and 6000.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S3600 will have a benefit in sensor tech.