Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A810

Here is a extended overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the A810 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 12 months later than the A810 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the A810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Canon PowerShot A810. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A810 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon A810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS against the A810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and A810 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and A810.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer A3500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.