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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Nikon S3500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S3500

 SX700 HS S3500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S3500 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S3500

 SX700 HS S3500 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
65
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (129 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
31
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix S3500
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