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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon L810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 24 months before the L810 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the L810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon L810

 SD3500 IS L810 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 L810 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L810

 SD3500 IS L810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon L810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the L810.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and L810.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Nikon L810
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L810 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Nikon L810 Vlogging details
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.2fps
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.35 lb) 430 gr (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $280