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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced very close to the XP10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades against the XP10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the FujiFilm XP10

 SD3500 IS XP10 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 XP10 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and FujiFilm XP10

 SD3500 IS XP10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm XP10 has measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the XP10.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and XP10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and XP10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm XP10 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography highlights
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
25
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S FinePix XP11
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file 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 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $175