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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX280 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 4 years prior to the SX280 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the SX280 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS SX280 HS 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

		

		

			
 SX280 HS SD3500 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX280 HS

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS SX280 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has specifications of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX280 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the SX280 HS.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SX280 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SX280 HS.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
28
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 focusing manually
 features face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Canon SX280 HS Street photography features
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
35
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
36
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
65
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than others in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography factors
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 rather wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (233g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 6
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 233g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 - 210 photographs
Type of battery - 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $325