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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
55
Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced August 2013
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the EX-ZR800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores against the EX-ZR800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR800 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-ZR800 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SD3500 IS EX-ZR800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS versus Casio EX-ZR800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR800 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and EX-ZR800.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR800 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography details
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 shots
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, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $429