Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung HZ35W
S3600 | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S3600
HZ35W | S3600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung HZ35W
S3600 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S3600 versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |