Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3500

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 19 months prior to the S3500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS scores versus the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S3500.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.