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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 23 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $90