Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6300

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 12 months later than the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3500 IS grades vs the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS comes with outer 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) whilst the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the S6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and S6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A3500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.