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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon P7700

 SD3500 IS P7700 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 P7700 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedMay 2013February 2010More recent by 40 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon P7700

 SD3500 IS P7700 

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

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

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (392 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon P7700
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery pack (330 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (392 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon P7700 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than average (392g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $499