Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3500

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was manufactured very close to the S3500 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX280 HS scores vs the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX280 HS versus Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the S3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and S3500.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.