Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S9100

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 20 months later than the S9100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3500 scores against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3500 versus the S9100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and S9100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S3500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.