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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 7 months earlier than the EX-H20G so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD3500 IS grades against the EX-H20G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SD3500 IS EX-H20G 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-H20G SD3500 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SD3500 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-H20G has specifications of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and EX-H20G is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and EX-H20G.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (216g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Also called IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $300