Canon A800 vs Nikon S3500

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A800 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was brought out 3 years prior to the S3500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A800 grades versus the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 has outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 vs the S3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and S3500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.