Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX600 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the SX600 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the SX600 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX600 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SX600 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SX600 HS.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.