Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB30F

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 13 months later than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3600 matches up versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 versus the WB30F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and WB30F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3600 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.