Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and CX3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3600 was released 3 years later than the CX3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3600 scores vs the CX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Ricoh CX3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh CX3
S3600 | CX3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Nikon S3600
CX3 | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh CX3
S3600 | CX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3600 vs the CX3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and CX3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and CX3.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S3600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Ricoh CX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $329 |