Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched June 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P300
- Refreshed by Nikon P330
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD3500 IS was brought out 3 years before the P310 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the P310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P310. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon P310
SD3500 IS | P310 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon SD3500 IS
P310 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon P310
SD3500 IS | P310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outside dimensions 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 P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon P310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the P310.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and P310 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and P310.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix P310 |
Also called | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2012-06-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 230 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $700 |