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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR
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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS versus FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is relatively close but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD3500 IS was launched 4 months prior to the F80EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD3500 IS scores against the F80EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SD3500 IS F80EXR 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SD3500 IS

 F80EXR SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SD3500 IS F80EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F80EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the F80EXR.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and F80EXR is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and F80EXR.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SD3500 IS will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (210 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S FinePix F85EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $400