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Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and SD3500 IS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was introduced 23 months after the SD3500 IS making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S100 scores against the SD3500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S100 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2011February 2010Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon S100

 SD3500 IS S100 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S100 and Canon SD3500 IS

 S100 SD3500 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has proportions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the SD3500 IS.

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SD3500 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SD3500 IS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SD3500 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
44
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging information
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon S100 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot S100Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-12-22 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 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, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 -