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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
Nikon A1000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon A1000

 SD3500 IS A1000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 A1000 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2010Newer by 108 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon A1000

 SD3500 IS A1000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Nikon A1000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
72
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
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