Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed May 2016
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD3500 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the SX620 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the SX620 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX620 HS
SD3500 IS | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS
SX620 HS | SD3500 IS | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | February 2010 | More modern by 76 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS
SD3500 IS | SX620 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SX620 HS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SX620 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and SX620 HS.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2016-05-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 295 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $279 |