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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years after the S570 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3500 IS grades versus the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S570

 A3500 IS S570 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A3500 IS

 S570 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S570

 A3500 IS S570 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the S570.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and S570 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and S570.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S570
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography details
Nikon S570 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S570
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (135g)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S570 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 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 -
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 135g (0.30 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $115 $180