Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX30

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S3600 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 2 years after the WX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3600 scores vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 features 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 vs the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and WX30.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S3600 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.