Nikon S3600 vs Sony WX500

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S3600 versus Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 15 months prior to the WX500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3600 matches up versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got external 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) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3600 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 against the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S3600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.