Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the S3500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up vs the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the S3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S3500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and S3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to render more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.