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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 18 months before the Fujifilm XP30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XP30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm XP30 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-08 2011-08-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 life - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $240