Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S3600
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2014
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The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A3500 IS was introduced 12 months before the S3600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the S3600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S3600
| A3500 IS | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A3500 IS
| S3600 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S3600
| A3500 IS | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the S3600.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and S3600.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 230 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $115 | $200 |