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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Released January 2014
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was manufactured 2 months before the TG-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3600 matches up versus the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-3

 S3600 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S3600

 TG-3 S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-3

 S3600 TG-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 against the TG-3.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and TG-3.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (125g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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better than average battery life (330 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 ) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $350