Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX90V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3600 versus Sony HX90V, former being 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 HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was brought out 15 months before the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3600 scores versus the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 provides outside measurements 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3600 versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 vs the HX90V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and HX90V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S3600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.