Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500
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![Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Released August 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced February 2013
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview
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.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S3500
SD4000 IS | S3500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SD4000 IS
S3500 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S3500
SD4000 IS | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S3500 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2013-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $85 |