Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix L19. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon L19 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L19
SD3500 IS | L19 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD3500 IS
L19 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L19
SD3500 IS | L19 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L19 | |
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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 |