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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 3 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3600 matches up versus the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-610

 S3600 TG-610 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S3600

 TG-610 S3600 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-610

 S3600 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 comes with 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-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3600 versus the TG-610.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and TG-610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger S3600 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $223