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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S800c which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S800c

 SD3500 IS S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S800c SD3500 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Display resolution819k460kCrisper display (+359k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S800c

 SD3500 IS S800c 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer measurements 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 S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the S800c.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and S800c.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S800c Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (140 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (140 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S800c
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 184 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 140 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $290