Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Previous Model is Nikon A900

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was brought out 10 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the A1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon A1000
SD3500 IS | A1000 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SD3500 IS
A1000 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 108 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon A1000
SD3500 IS | A1000 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the A1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and A1000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix A1000 |
Also called as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2019-01-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | No |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $477 |