Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as WB500

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3600 was unveiled 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3600 matches up vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung HZ10W. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung HZ10W
S3600 | HZ10W | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S3600
HZ10W | S3600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung HZ10W
S3600 | HZ10W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 provides external 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) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3600 against the HZ10W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to show extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also Known as | - | WB500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2432 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 249 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $300 |