Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4
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![Nikon Coolpix S3600 front Nikon Coolpix S3600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600/Nikon-S3600-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S3600 was revealed 15 months earlier than the TG-4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S3600 matches up against the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-4
S3600 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S3600
TG-4 | S3600 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 15 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-4
S3600 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 comes with 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 TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 vs the TG-4.
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and TG-4.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S3600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 247g (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 photos | 380 photos |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $379 |