Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX240 HS

Below is a complete review of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX240 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX240 HS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 24 months prior to the SX240 HS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the SX240 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Canon SX240 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS features outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX240 HS has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX240 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the SX240 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SX240 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and SX240 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.