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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon SX200 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years later than the SX200 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the SX200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 A3500 IS SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A3500 IS

 SX200 IS A3500 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 A3500 IS SX200 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS vs the SX200 IS.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SX200 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and SX200 IS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
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good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (135g)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
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 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $115 $329