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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the S5300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the S5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S5300

 SD3500 IS S5300 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S5300 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S5300

 SD3500 IS S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the S5300.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and S5300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Nikon S5300 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
46
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Also called IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 138 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost - $180