Nikon S3600 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.