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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Nikon S3500
(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
  • Launched February 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SD960 IS versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the S3500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD960 IS scores vs the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Nikon S3500

 SD960 IS S3500 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SD960 IS

 S3500 SD960 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S3500

 SD960 IS S3500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD960 IS versus the S3500.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and S3500.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $85