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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
Nikon L26
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L26

 SD3500 IS L26 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 L26 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L26

 SD3500 IS L26 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L26 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L26
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix L26
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