Reasons to choose Coolpix S2800
Released in 2014, Coolpix S2800 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S2800
vs Nikon Coolpix S3600
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S280028 mm²
Coolpix S3600- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S2800 and Coolpix S3600 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S2800MetricCoolpix S3600
20.1 MPEffective pixels20.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.19 µmPixel pitch1.19 µm
1.42 µm²Pixel area1.42 µm²
70.63 MP/cm²Pixel density70.63 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video1,280 × 720
120 gWeight125 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery EN-EL19 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S2800 and Coolpix S3600 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S2800 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S2800 and Coolpix S3600 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix S2800 and Coolpix S3600 were both released in 2014. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S3600
Released in 2014, Coolpix S3600 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.