Nikon Coolpix S4300 vs Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S4300 and the Canon PowerShot A3500 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 was introduced in February 2012 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4300
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Nikon S4300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S4300 over Canon PowerShot A3500 IS.

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 vs Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 156 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 6x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/6.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      AF-Area Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Nikon S4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S4100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a1
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      Full Frame

      50.1 MP

      Leica D-LUX 5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS100
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Sony HX200V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Fujifilm SL300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      Canon A3500 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A3500 IS over Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 vs Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 3 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 15 sec
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz) vs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 180 shots vs 200 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot A3500 IS.

      Canon A3400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A3200 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon A3300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A3000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A3100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica Q2
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Kodak Z1485 IS
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      1/1.72-inch

      14 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S4300 Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Light139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S4300 Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life180 shots200 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot A3500 IS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A3500 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4300, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A3500 IS. Canon PowerShot A3500 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A3500 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 21 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.83") and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS body has dimensions of 98 x 56 x 20 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix S4300 weighs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz) and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS weighs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      96 mm

      59 mm

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      98 mm

      56 mm

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      21 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      GOOD
      75
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      GOOD
      73
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and give both of them the score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      GOOD
      72
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Canon PowerShot A3500 IS

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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