Canon SD1300 IS vs Nikon S3500

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1300 IS grades against the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1300 IS and Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the S3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and S3500.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.