Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26
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![Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix L26 front Nikon Coolpix L26 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L26/Nikon-L26-front.jpg)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 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
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Released February 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SD3500 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the L26 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix L26. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L26
SD3500 IS | L26 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD3500 IS
L26 | SD3500 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L26
SD3500 IS | L26 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L26 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the L26.
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L26-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L26-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and L26.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L26 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L26-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L26-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Alternative name | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 200 shots |
Style of battery | - | AA |
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/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $70 |