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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon S9500
  • Renewed by Nikon S9900
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the S9700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon S9700

 SD3500 IS S9700 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S9700 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S9700

 SD3500 IS S9700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon S9700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the S9700.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and S9700.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Nikon S9700 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S9700 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (232g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
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quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon S9700
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix S9700
Other name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $350