Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6200

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 17 months later than the S6200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades vs the S6200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical 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) and the Nikon S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the S6200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and S6200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and S6200.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A3500 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.