Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Superseded the Nikon AW100
- Refreshed by Nikon AW120
(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
- Launched February 2013

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S3500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AW110 was launched 5 months after the S3500 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AW110 scores vs the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S3500
AW110 | S3500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon AW110
S3500 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S3500
AW110 | S3500 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 vs the S3500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and S3500.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-05 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $85 |