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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
31
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-08 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $199