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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the S3500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S3500

 SD3500 IS S3500 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S3500 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S3500

 SD3500 IS S3500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the S3500.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and S3500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Nikon S3500
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
42
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also called IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $85