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Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Earlier Model is Canon 550D
  • Successor is Canon 650D
Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 600D versus Canon SD3500 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and SD3500 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 600D was announced 14 months later than the SD3500 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 600D grades against the SD3500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon SD3500 IS

 600D SD3500 IS 
RevealedMarch 2011February 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon 600D

 SD3500 IS 600D 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 600D and Canon SD3500 IS

 600D SD3500 IS 

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 600D features outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Canon SD3500 IS has specifications of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 600D versus Canon SD3500 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 600D and the SD3500 IS.

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and SD3500 IS is 66 and 95 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and SD3500 IS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 600D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 600D will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 600D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography information
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 600D
Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
54
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography advice
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
62
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography information
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon 600D vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon EOS 600DCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 600D Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Alternate name EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-31 2010-02-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $799 -