Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
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Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm Z30
| SD3500 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SD3500 IS
| Fujifilm Z30 | SD3500 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30
| SD3500 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SD3500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 3 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | NB-6L | NP-45 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | - | $150 |