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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched around the same time to the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3500 IS scores against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S6500

          

          

            
 A3500 IS S6500 
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 S6500 A3500 IS 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S6500

          

          

            
 A3500 IS S6500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS and the S6500.
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and S6500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6500
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Nikon S6500 Street photography features
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than average in class (135g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (250 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S6500 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition (250g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (250 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S6500
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISNikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $115 $170