Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S3500
SX710 HS | S3500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon SX710 HS
S3500 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S3500
SX710 HS | S3500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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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 |