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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the S3300 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S3300

 SD3500 IS S3300 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S3300 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S3300

 SD3500 IS S3300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has got external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the S3300.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and S3300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (128g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 grams (0.35 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 180 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $99