Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 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
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon AW120
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD3500 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the AW130 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the AW130 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon AW130
SD3500 IS | AW130 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SD3500 IS
AW130 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon AW130
SD3500 IS | AW130 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon AW130 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the AW130.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and AW130.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix AW130 |
Also called | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 370 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | - | $398 |