Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Newer Model is Canon SX710 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
- Released February 2013

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was revealed 12 months after the S3500 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S3500
SX700 HS | S3500 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX700 HS
S3500 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S3500
SX700 HS | S3500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS and the S3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S3500 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S3500.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2013-02-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $85 |