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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
31
Features
25
Overall
28

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(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
  • Released January 2014
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S3600 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 5 years after the H50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3600 matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony H50

 S3600 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S3600

 H50 S3600 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony H50

 S3600 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3600 and the H50.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and H50.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to give extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S3600 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Sony H50
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others (125g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
43
built-in flash
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
Sony H50 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (547g)
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
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 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 125g (0.28 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $80