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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Launched January 2014
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was manufactured 5 years prior to the G900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3600 matches up vs the G900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Ricoh G900

 S3600 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Nikon S3600

 G900 S3600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 50 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Ricoh G900

 S3600 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon S3600 versus Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 vs the G900.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and G900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S3600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography highlights
38
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Ricoh G900 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3600
Vlogging with Ricoh G900
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (247g)
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Nikon S3600 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Ricoh G900
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Ricoh G900
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 ) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $752