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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced February 2013
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the S3500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX210 IS grades versus the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S3500

 SX210 IS S3500 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S3500 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013June 2010More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S3500

 SX210 IS S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS versus the S3500.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
37
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
Nikon S3500 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (129g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography information
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $226 $85