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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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  • Superseded the Nikon AW100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
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
  • Launched February 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S3500

 AW110 S3500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon AW110

 S3500 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S3500

 AW110 S3500 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW110
Street photography with Nikon S3500
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix S3500
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