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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon AW130
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon AW130

 SD3500 IS AW130 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 AW130 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon AW130

 SD3500 IS AW130 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
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megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Nikon AW130 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon AW130 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
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