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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L810 was launched 12 months earlier than the S3500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the L810 scores versus the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S3500

 L810 S3500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon L810

 S3500 L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S3500

 L810 S3500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 and the S3500.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S3500 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and S3500.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
41
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
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really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S3500
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
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 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $85