Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100
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37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Updated by Nikon L110
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon L100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SD3500 IS was released 13 months later than the L100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L100
SD3500 IS | L100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SD3500 IS
L100 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L100
SD3500 IS | L100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the L100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and L100.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 360g (0.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | - | $399 |