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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SD3500 IS (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured very close to the SD3500 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3000 IS scores against the SD3500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 A3000 IS SD3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 SD3500 IS A3000 IS 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SD3500 IS

 A3000 IS SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SD3500 IS has proportions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS versus the SD3500 IS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and SD3500 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and SD3500 IS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Otherwise known as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 -