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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 13 months prior to the SX700 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3500 IS grades vs the SX700 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX700 HS

 A3500 IS SX700 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

 SX700 HS A3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX700 HS

 A3500 IS SX700 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Canon SX700 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS vs the SX700 HS.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SX700 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and SX700 HS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (135g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average (135g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Digic 6
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $115 $349