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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D800
  • Renewed by Nikon D850
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon D810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and D810 (36MP) and the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and D810 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD3500 IS was launched 5 years before the D810 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the D810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Nikon D810

 SD3500 IS D810 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 D810 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2014February 2010More modern by 53 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon D810

 SD3500 IS D810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS features outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon D810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the D810.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and D810 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and D810.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon D810 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon D810 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
focusing manually
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Nikon D810 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (980 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon D810
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
great MP (36MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (980 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D810 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon D810 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (980 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Nikon D810
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISNikon D810
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Nikon D810
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-02-08 2014-06-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 980g (2.16 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life - 1200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots One 2
Price at release - $1,999