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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 7 months prior to the S8100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S8100

 SD3500 IS S8100 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S8100 SD3500 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8100

 SD3500 IS S8100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the S8100.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and S8100.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SD3500 IS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Nikon S8100
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S8100
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S8100
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $299