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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Canon SX620 HS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SD3500 IS SX620 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SX620 HS SD3500 IS 
RevealedMay 2016February 2010More modern by 76 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SD3500 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (182g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
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