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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 4 years before the EX-ZR400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores against the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR400 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-ZR400 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the EX-ZR400.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR400 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR400 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR400
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 - 500 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-130
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 One One
Price at release - $0