Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony WX150
S3600 | WX150 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S3600
WX150 | S3600 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony WX150
S3600 | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |