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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 11 months before the SD3500 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1100 IS grades vs the SD3500 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 A1100 IS SD3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A1100 IS

 SD3500 IS A1100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SD3500 IS

 A1100 IS SD3500 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon SD3500 IS has measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the SD3500 IS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and SD3500 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SD3500 IS.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also called - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 -