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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S33 (13MP) is relatively similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S33 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD3500 IS grades against the S33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S33

 SD3500 IS S33 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S33 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S33

 SD3500 IS S33 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the S33.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S33.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SD3500 IS will deliver greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Nikon S33 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S33
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S33 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proof
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (221g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S33
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $150