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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was announced 12 months earlier than the SX600 HS and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3500 IS grades against the SX600 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 A3500 IS SX600 HS 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 SX600 HS A3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX600 HS

		

		

			
 A3500 IS SX600 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the SX600 HS.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and SX600 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and SX600 HS.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
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 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than competition (188g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (450mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery life (200 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $115 $249