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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 3 years after the S1000pj which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades against the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 A3500 IS S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A3500 IS

 S1000pj A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 A3500 IS S1000pj 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS versus the S1000pj.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and S1000pj is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors (135g)
supports touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $115 $289