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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was released 3 years later than the S620 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S620

 A3500 IS S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A3500 IS

 S620 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S620

 A3500 IS S620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has got external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the S620.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and S620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and S620.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Nikon S620
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (135 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S620 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S620
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $115 $37