Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S31

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3500 IS was launched 5 months before the S31 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3500 IS matches up against the S31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S31. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS offers exterior 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 S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S31 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the S31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and S31.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3500 IS because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon A3500 IS will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.