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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm T550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm T550 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior 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 T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than others (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
48
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
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 -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $160