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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 3 years before the S3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2200 scores vs the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S3500

 A2200 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon A2200

 S3500 A2200 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S3500

 A2200 S3500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2200 versus the S3500.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and S3500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to provide more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography advice
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
36
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Nikon S3500 Travel photography details
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 280 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $85