Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD3500 IS was launched 10 months after the Fujifilm F200EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F200EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical dimensions 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 F200EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD3500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SD3500 IS will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SD3500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.