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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX200 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 9 months later than the SX200 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS grades against the SX200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SD3500 IS SX200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SX200 IS SD3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SD3500 IS SX200 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has sizing of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX200 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the SX200 IS.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and SX200 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and SX200 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SD3500 IS to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $329