Nikon S3600 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3600 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S3600 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S3600 was revealed 7 months after the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S3600 grades vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3600 compared to the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and MX-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S3600 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S3600 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.