Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony H55
S3600 | H55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S3600
H55 | S3600 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony H55
S3600 | H55 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |