Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SD3500 IS was released 4 years earlier than the P7700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the P7700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon P7700 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon P7700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS and the P7700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and P7700 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and P7700.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD3500 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon SD3500 IS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.