Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S8100

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3500 IS versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the S8100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS grades against the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS and the S8100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and S8100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.