Canon N100 vs Canon SD3500 IS

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon N100 vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and SD3500 IS (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was brought out 3 years later than the SD3500 IS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the N100 grades vs the SD3500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SD3500 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the N100 and the SD3500 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SD3500 IS is 89 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and SD3500 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SD3500 IS will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.