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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 3 years after the G700SE which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3600 scores versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh G700SE

 S3600 G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2014October 2010More modern by 40 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Nikon S3600

 G700SE S3600 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh G700SE

 S3600 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 has got outer dimensions 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 Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3600 compared to the G700SE.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S3600 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
37
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
has manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (307 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (307g)
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh G700SE
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 ) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 DB-60
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $0