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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z280 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 6 months after the EX-Z280 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the EX-Z280 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z280

 SD3500 IS EX-Z280 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-Z280 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-Z280

 SD3500 IS EX-Z280 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS against the EX-Z280.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and EX-Z280 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and EX-Z280.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $180