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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the L22 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced at a similar time to the L22 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the L22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L22

 SD3500 IS L22 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 L22 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L22

 SD3500 IS L22 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L22 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the L22.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and L22 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and L22.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Nikon L22 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L22
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L22
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L22 Vlogging information
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L22
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix L22
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix L22
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $130