Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D700

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon D700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the D700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and D700 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 17 months later than the D700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the D700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Nikon D700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS features external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has proportions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon D700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the D700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and D700 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and D700.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SD3500 IS will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.