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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out very close to the S6000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the S6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SD3500 IS S6000 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S6000 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S6000

 SD3500 IS S6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS features outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS and the S6000.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S6000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Nikon S6000 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $300