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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Replacement is Nikon P7100
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3500 IS was launched 2 years later than the P7000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A3500 IS grades versus the P7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon P7000

 A3500 IS P7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2010Fresher by 26 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon A3500 IS

 P7000 A3500 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon P7000

 A3500 IS P7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has proportions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS vs the P7000.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and P7000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and P7000.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A3500 IS will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7000 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (135g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7000 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P7000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (310g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P7000 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (310 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix P7000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 310g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life 200 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $115 $354