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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S3600 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 3 years later than the H55 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3600 grades vs the H55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony H55

 S3600 H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S3600

 H55 S3600 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony H55

 S3600 H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3600 and Sony H55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3600 versus the H55.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and H55.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
Sony H55 Portrait photography details
37
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $235