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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 7 months after the S1000pj and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the S1000pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SD3500 IS S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S1000pj SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SD3500 IS S1000pj 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the S1000pj.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and S1000pj is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and S1000pj.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SD3500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $289