Nikon S3600 vs Samsung PL200

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S3600 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 3 years after the PL200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3600 grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 compared to the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and PL200.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S3600 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.