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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced about the same time to the JZ300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SD3500 IS JZ300 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 JZ300 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SD3500 IS JZ300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the JZ300.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and JZ300 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and JZ300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SD3500 IS to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 160g (0.35 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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