Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3500

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 9 months earlier than the S3500 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS matches up against the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the S3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S3500 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and S3500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.