Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD3500 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm F900EXR which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F900EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides 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 F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD3500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.