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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(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
  • Released January 2014
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WG-3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3600 was announced 6 months later than the WG-3 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3600 grades versus the WG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 S3600 WG-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Nikon S3600

		

		

			
 WG-3 S3600 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 S3600 WG-3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 comes with physical 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 Pentax WG-3 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S3600 compared to the WG-3.
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WG-3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
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 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3600 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
70
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
54
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging factors
33
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Pentax WG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Pentax WG-3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Pentax WG-3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $300