Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S3600 was introduced 2 years after the TG-810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3600 matches up against the TG-810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-810
S3600 | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S3600
TG-810 | S3600 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-810
S3600 | TG-810 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3600 versus the TG-810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and TG-810.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 215g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 images | 220 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $428 |