Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon S3500

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SX270 HS was unveiled very close to the S3500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS and the S3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and S3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.