Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P340

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the P340 (12MP) is very comparable but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the P340 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the P340 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix P340. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior dimensions 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 P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P340 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the P340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and P340.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Canon SD3500 IS will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.