Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3500

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was revealed 24 months after the S3500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX410 IS scores versus the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the S3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S3500 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and S3500.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX410 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.