Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed June 2010
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S8000 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S3500 was announced 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3500 scores vs the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S8000
S3500 | S8000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | June 2010 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S3500
S8000 | S3500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S8000
S3500 | S8000 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3500 versus the S8000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S8000.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-02-21 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lb) | 183 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $85 | $300 |