Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 24 months prior to the SX710 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades vs the SX710 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the SX710 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SX710 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and SX710 HS.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.