Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon SD3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS
A3000 IS | SD3500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A3000 IS
SD3500 IS | A3000 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SD3500 IS
A3000 IS | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | |
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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 | - |