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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
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
  • Released February 2013
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very similar but the G9 X (1") and S3500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was announced 2 years after the S3500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X scores vs the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Nikon S3500

 G9 X S3500 
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2013More modern by 33 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon G9 X

 S3500 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Nikon S3500

 G9 X S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the S3500.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and S3500.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The G9 X contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern G9 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
33
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography factors
Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
no moving screen
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography features
Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (129g)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
40
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot G9 XNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $85