Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S3600 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S3600 was manufactured 4 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3600 matches up against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung SL820
S3600 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S3600
SL820 | S3600 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung SL820
S3600 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3600 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3600 vs the SL820.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and SL820.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S3600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung SL820 |
Also referred to as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $280 |