Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S9900
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A3500 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S9900 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the S9900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Nikon S9900
| A3500 IS | S9900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon A3500 IS
| S9900 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Nikon S9900
| A3500 IS | S9900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the S9900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and S9900.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 300 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $115 | $300 |