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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 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 S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") feature different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the S33 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades vs the S33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S33

 A3500 IS S33 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A3500 IS

 S33 A3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S33

 A3500 IS S33 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS and the S33.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and S33.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon A3500 IS will give you greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW format
heavier than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S33 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S33
68
lighter than others (135g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment sealing
decent megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (221 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S33 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $115 $150