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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 23 months later than the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3600 grades versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony WX150

 S3600 WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S3600

 WX150 S3600 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony WX150

 S3600 WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S3600 vs the WX150.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and WX150.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S3600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3600
Travel photography with Sony WX150
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $300