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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500, 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 T500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm T500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical dimensions 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 T500 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
42
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
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 -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $0