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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
Nikon S5200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S5200

 SD3500 IS S5200 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S5200 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S5200

 SD3500 IS S5200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S5200
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