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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 23 months after the S3500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX710 HS scores versus the S3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S3500

 SX710 HS S3500 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2013Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S3500 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S3500

 SX710 HS S3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having 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") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the S3500.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S3500 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and S3500.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
66
lighter than competition (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (129 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S3500 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S3500
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 129 grams (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $349 $85