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Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released December 2009
  • New Model is Canon G12
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon G11 versus Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and SD3500 IS (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and SD3500 IS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was released around the same time to the SD3500 IS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G11 matches up against the SD3500 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 G11 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon G11

 SD3500 IS G11 
Screen sizing3.5"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon SD3500 IS

 G11 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedDecember 2009February 2010Same age

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G11 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Canon SD3500 IS has sizing of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G11 vs the SD3500 IS.

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and SD3500 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and SD3500 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G11 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SD3500 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (375 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (375 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (375g)
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot G11Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also called as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-12-16 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 -