Nikon S3600 vs Sony W610
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S3600 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3600 was released 2 years after the W610 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3600 grades vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony W610
| S3600 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S3600
| W610 | S3600 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony W610
| S3600 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3600 versus the W610.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and W610.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S3600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 250 shots |
| Battery style | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $200 | $200 |