Nikon S3500 has a
20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Casio EX-Z35 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Exilim Engine 5.0 processor.
Nikon S3500's sensor provides 8MP more than Casio EX-Z35's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the S3500 and EX-Z35 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S3500 and Casio EX-Z35 Cameras
Nikon S3500 and Casio EX-Z35 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon S3500
or the
Casio EX-Z35 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
