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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 2 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3600 matches up versus the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-320

 S3600 TG-320 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S3600

 TG-320 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-320

 S3600 TG-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S3600 versus the TG-320.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and TG-320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (125g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than average in class (155 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-320
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus TG-320
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.28 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 150 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $0