Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G12 & Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G12 Gallery & Canon SD3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon SD3500 IS
G12 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon G12
SD3500 IS | G12 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G12 and Canon SD3500 IS
G12 | SD3500 IS |
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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).
Analyze the Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G12 and SD3500 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon G12 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G12 | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | |
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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 | - |