Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-10

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 4 years before the EX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the EX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-10. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with 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 Casio EX-10 has specifications of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the EX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and EX-10 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and EX-10.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SD3500 IS will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.