Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S3300
SD3500 IS | S3300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S3300 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S3300
SD3500 IS | S3300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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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 |