Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched June 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Introduced February 2013
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was manufactured 8 months prior to the S3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Nikon S3500
SX260 HS | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX260 HS
S3500 | SX260 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3500
SX260 HS | S3500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon SX260 HS and Nikon S3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS against the S3500.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and S3500.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-06-04 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $349 | $85 |