Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 23 months prior to the Fujifilm XP150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP150. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS features physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has sizing of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.