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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the S570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS grades against the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S570

 SD3500 IS S570 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009More recent by 7 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S570 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S570

 SD3500 IS S570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS against the S570.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and S570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Nikon S570 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S570
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S570 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S570
31
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 model NB-6L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $180