Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") offer different sensor size.

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The SD3500 IS was released 23 months before the Fujifilm F660EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD3500 IS scores against the Fujifilm F660EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys 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 F660EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS against the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm F660EXR will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.