Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 13 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS features external measurements 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 S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SD3500 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.