Nikon S3600 vs Samsung MV800

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The S3600 was launched 2 years after the MV800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3600 matches up vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has got 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) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3600 vs the MV800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and MV800.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.