Canon S95 vs Nikon S3500

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon S95 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was launched 3 years prior to the S3500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S95 scores versus the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S95 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S95 vs the S3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and S3500.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S95 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S3500 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.