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Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S3600 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 7 months later than the TF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3600 matches up vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony TF1

 S3600 TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S3600

 TF1 S3600 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony TF1

 S3600 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3600 compared to the TF1.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and TF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S3600 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $266