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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has physical dimensions 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 XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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 rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $180