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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was announced 11 months prior to the SD3500 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2100 IS scores versus the SD3500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 A2100 IS SD3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A2100 IS

 SD3500 IS A2100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD3500 IS

 A2100 IS SD3500 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has specifications of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the SD3500 IS.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SD3500 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and SD3500 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also called as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $220 -