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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled very close to the WX350 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3600 grades vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony WX350

 S3600 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S3600

 WX350 S3600 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony WX350

 S3600 WX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3600 and the WX350.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WX350.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
great battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $270