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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 24 months earlier than the S6300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S6300

 SD3500 IS S6300 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S6300 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S6300

 SD3500 IS S6300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S6300 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 dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the S6300.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S6300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $200