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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SD3500 IS S8000 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S8000 SD3500 IS 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8000

 SD3500 IS S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S8000 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
42
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
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