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Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3600 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 4 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S3600 grades vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony S2000

 S3600 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S3600

 S2000 S3600 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony S2000

 S3600 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 compared to the S2000.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and S2000.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to render greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S3600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
Sony S2000 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others (125g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $225