Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SD4500 IS

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 17 months earlier than the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the SD4500 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SD4500 IS has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the SD4500 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and SD4500 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and SD4500 IS.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SD3500 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.