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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon SX710 HS

 A3500 IS SX710 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A3500 IS

 SX710 HS A3500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX710 HS

 A3500 IS SX710 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

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

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Canon SX710 HS Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (135g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (269g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging info
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical 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 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 230 photos
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 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $115 $349