Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.