Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3500

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS versus Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 23 months later than the S3500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX610 HS grades against the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has dimensions 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 SX610 HS versus Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS versus the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and S3500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX610 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.