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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the EX-ZR15 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the EX-ZR15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR15 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-ZR15 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. 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) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the EX-ZR15.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR15 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR15.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR15
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (325 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
42
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 176 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 325 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $249