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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD3500 IS was released 11 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm F500 EXR SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD3500 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $430