Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F800EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD3500 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm F800EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.