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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX260 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SX260 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the SX260 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX260 HS

 SD3500 IS SX260 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SX260 HS SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2010Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX260 HS

 SD3500 IS SX260 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX260 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SX260 HS.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SX260 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SX260 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX260 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX260 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-06-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $349