Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V
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![Nikon Coolpix S3600 front Nikon Coolpix S3600 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600/Nikon-S3600-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V/Sony-HX20V-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- New Model is Sony HX30V
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S3600 was manufactured 18 months after the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3600 scores against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony HX20V
S3600 | HX20V | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon S3600
HX20V | S3600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony HX20V
S3600 | HX20V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 compared to the HX20V.
![Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and HX20V.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S3600 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3600-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 ) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 320 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $397 |