Nikon S3600 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the S3600 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S3600 was brought out 13 months after the EX2F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3600 scores against the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 has got outside 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) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 against the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S3600 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S3600 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S3600 provides an advantage in sensor technology.