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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 8 years before the W300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon W300

 SD3500 IS W300 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 W300 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2010Newer by 88 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon W300

 SD3500 IS W300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has got external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Nikon W300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the W300.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and W300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon W300 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Nikon W300 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon W300 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-08 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD -
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 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 280 images
Battery format - Built-in
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $387