Canon S200 vs Nikon S3500

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon S200 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was unveiled 13 months later than the S3500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S200 matches up versus the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon S200 and Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the S3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and S3500.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.