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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(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
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB650
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3600 versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 3 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3600 scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S3600 HZ35W 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S3600

 HZ35W S3600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung HZ35W

 S3600 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 enjoys outside measurements 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 HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S3600 vs the HZ35W.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and HZ35W is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and HZ35W.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S3600 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3600
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 ) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $300