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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the EX-ZS5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the EX-ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SD3500 IS EX-ZS5 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX-ZS5 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SD3500 IS EX-ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior 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-ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS against the EX-ZS5.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and EX-ZS5 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and EX-ZS5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) -
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $100