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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the S3500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS grades vs the S3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S3500

 SX130 IS S3500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S3500 SX130 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2010Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S3500

 SX130 IS S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S3500.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and S3500 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S3500.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Nikon S3500 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-19 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $85