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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the EX-ZR10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-ZR10 SD3500 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS features outer 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-ZR10 has dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS and the EX-ZR10.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR10.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography information
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $190