Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S

Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A810 versus Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A810 was released 2 years after the SD3500 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A810 grades vs the SD3500 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SD3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SD3500 IS
A810 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon A810
SD3500 IS | A810 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SD3500 IS
A810 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon SD3500 IS has dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon A810 versus Canon SD3500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A810 against the SD3500 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SD3500 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SD3500 IS.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A810 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A810 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS |
Also called as | - | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 life | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $99 | - |