Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-156mm (F) lens
- 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was manufactured 4 years before the S5200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S5200
SD3500 IS | S5200 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S5200 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S5200
SD3500 IS | S5200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the S5200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S5200.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 |
Other name | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 160 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | - | $130 |