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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 18 months earlier than the S100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S100

 SD3500 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S100 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution820k460kSharper screen (+360k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S100

 SD3500 IS S100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the S100.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and S100.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S100 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S100 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S100 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S100 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S100 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
35
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S100
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $240