Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VH-410

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 17 months after the VH-410 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3600 scores against the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3600 against the VH-410.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and VH-410.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3600 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.