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Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was released 2 years later than the SD3500 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the N grades vs the SD3500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SD3500 IS

 N SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon N

 SD3500 IS N 
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon N and Canon SD3500 IS

 N SD3500 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N features physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the N against the SD3500 IS.

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and SD3500 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and SD3500 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent N is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging advice
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon N vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 -