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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SD3500 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the S32 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S32

 SD3500 IS S32 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S32 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S32

 SD3500 IS S32 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS against the S32.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S32.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SD3500 IS will deliver more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S32
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S32 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S32 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S32
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S32
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-08 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes 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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price - $180