Canon T6i vs Nikon S3500

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon T6i versus Nikon S3500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the T6i (APS-C) and S3500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The T6i was announced 24 months after the S3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the T6i grades against the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon T6i Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T6i versus Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the T6i against the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and S3500 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and S3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T6i with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T6i will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern T6i will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.