Nikon S3600 vs Sony W800

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S3600 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled at a similar time to the W800 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3600 matches up against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3600 vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S3600 vs the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and W800.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.