Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD3500 IS was announced 4 months prior to the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S8000
SD3500 IS | S8000 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S8000 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8000
SD3500 IS | S8000 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the S8000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S8000.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | - | $300 |