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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 13 months after the L19 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the L19 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L19

 SD3500 IS L19 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 L19 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L19

 SD3500 IS L19 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outer 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 L19 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the L19.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and L19 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and L19.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SD3500 IS will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L19 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon L19 Travel photography highlights
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L19 Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Also called IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $0