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Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A2200 and Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was unveiled 12 months later than the SD3500 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A2200 scores vs the SD3500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 A2200 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A2200

 SD3500 IS A2200 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Canon SD3500 IS

 A2200 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has sizing of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2200 and Canon SD3500 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 against the SD3500 IS.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and SD3500 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and SD3500 IS.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A2200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography information
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography details
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
37
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2200Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Other name - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 280 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $139 -