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Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon S200 versus Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SD3500 IS (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SD3500 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was brought out 4 years later than the SD3500 IS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S200 grades versus the SD3500 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 S200 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon S200

 SD3500 IS S200 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S200 and Canon SD3500 IS

 S200 SD3500 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Canon SD3500 IS has sizing of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 versus Canon SD3500 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S200 and the SD3500 IS.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SD3500 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and SD3500 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SD3500 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography highlights
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
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supports focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging advice
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon S200 vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot S200Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also called - IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2010-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $293 -