Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX5
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX5 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3600 was released 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3600 scores against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Sony WX5
| S3600 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon S3600
| WX5 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Sony WX5
| S3600 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S3600 against the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and WX5.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $250 |