Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 23 months after the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3600 grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S3600 vs the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and HX10V.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent S3600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.