Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX410 IS

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX410 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 6 years before the SX410 IS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS grades against the SX410 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SX410 IS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SX410 IS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and SX410 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.