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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 12 months before the S3500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S3500

 A4000 IS S3500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S3500 A4000 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S3500

 A4000 IS S3500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS and the S3500.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and S3500.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Nikon S3500
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (175 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
62
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (175 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (175 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $85