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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX720 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 7 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the SX720 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SD3500 IS SX720 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SX720 HS SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2010More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX720 HS

 SD3500 IS SX720 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX720 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 depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the SX720 HS.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SX720 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and SX720 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 6
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 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $379