Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS
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Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Canon SD3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Canon SD3500 IS
A490 | SD3500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A490
SD3500 IS | A490 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Canon SD3500 IS
A490 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A490 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A490 | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | |
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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 | - |