Nikon S3600 vs Sony W620

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S3600 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3600 grades versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S3600 compared to the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and W620.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S3600 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.