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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX220 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 12 months earlier than the SX220 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD3500 IS scores against the SX220 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SD3500 IS SX220 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SX220 HS SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 SD3500 IS SX220 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX220 HS has measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SX220 HS.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SX220 HS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and SX220 HS.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX220 HS Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Canon SX220 HS
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 210 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $399