Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD3500 IS was launched 23 months before the Fujifilm F750EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F750EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm F750EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F750EXR will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.