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Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot G12 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Superseded the Canon G11
  • Newer Model is Canon G15
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Photography Glossary

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G12 (10MP) and SD3500 IS (14MP) and the G12 (1/1.7") and SD3500 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G12 was released 12 months later than the SD3500 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G12 grades versus the SD3500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 G12 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon G12

 SD3500 IS G12 
Display size3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SD3500 IS

 G12 SD3500 IS 

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G12 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Canon SD3500 IS has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the G12 compared to the SD3500 IS.

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SD3500 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G12 and SD3500 IS.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G12 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD3500 IS will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer G12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G12
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G12 Street photography details
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
64
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G12 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (370 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G12
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
60
better than average battery power (370 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (401 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G12 Landscape photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G12
Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
60
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (401g)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G12 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot G12Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-19 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 401g (0.88 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 161 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-7L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $600 -