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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SD3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the SD3500 IS (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced around the same time to the SD3500 IS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the SD3500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SD1300 IS SD3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SD1300 IS

 SD3500 IS SD1300 IS 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SD3500 IS

 SD1300 IS SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outer measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SD1300 IS versus Canon SD3500 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS vs the SD3500 IS.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1300 IS and SD3500 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and SD3500 IS.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Canon SD3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Canon SD3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISCanon PowerShot SD3500 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1