Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj

Here is a complete review of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 18 months earlier than the S1200pj which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the S1200pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS offers physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the S1200pj.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and S1200pj.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.