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Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2010
Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SD3500 IS (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A490 was brought out very close to the SD3500 IS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A490 scores versus the SD3500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 A490 SD3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A490

 SD3500 IS A490 
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Canon SD3500 IS

 A490 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A490 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has sizing of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A490 versus the SD3500 IS.

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and SD3500 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and SD3500 IS.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A490
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A490
Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
16
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 Vlogging factors
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A490Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $99 -