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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched around the same time to the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3600 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S3600 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S3600

 Galaxy Camera 2 S3600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S3600 Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
73
good battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
37
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $400