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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD3500 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SD3500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
42
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $200