Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Canon G15
(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
- Introduced February 2013
Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon G16 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G16 was manufactured 10 months after the S3500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the G16 scores against the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S3500
G16 | S3500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | February 2013 | More modern by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon G16
S3500 | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S3500
G16 | S3500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon G16 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon G16 and Nikon S3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G16 compared to the S3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and S3500 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and S3500.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 230 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $499 | $85 |