Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S6300
SD3500 IS | S6300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S6300 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S6300
SD3500 IS | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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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 |