Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S3500

Below, we are matching up the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and S3500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was unveiled 3 years before the S3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P7000 scores vs the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P7000 against the S3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and S3500 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and S3500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7000 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S3500 will provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older P7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.