Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P300

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 15 months prior to the P300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS scores against the P300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon P300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS and the P300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and P300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.