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Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 versus Canon SD3500 IS, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 3 years later than the SD3500 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D20 scores vs the SD3500 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 D20 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon D20

 SD3500 IS D20 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SD3500 IS

 D20 SD3500 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Canon SD3500 IS has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D20 and the SD3500 IS.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and SD3500 IS is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and SD3500 IS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger D20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also referred to as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 -