Nikon S3600 vs Sony W810

Below is a complete review of the Nikon S3600 vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced around the same time to the W810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3600 grades versus the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 enjoys 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) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3600 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S3600 compared to the W810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and W810.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account.