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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon L120, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 12 months before the L120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the L120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L120

 SD3500 IS L120 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 L120 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L120

 SD3500 IS L120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon L120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS and the L120.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and L120 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and L120.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L120 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L120 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L120
42
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L120
31
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix L120
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 431 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost - $300