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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and D10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 3 years after the D10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the D10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon D10

 A3500 IS D10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A3500 IS

 D10 A3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon D10

 A3500 IS D10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the D10.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and D10 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and D10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Canon D10
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Canon D10
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Canon D10
68
lighter than competition (135g)
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon D10
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot D10
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot D10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/5000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $115 $299