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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was released 7 months after the Fujifilm Z37 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD3500 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS features outside dimensions 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 Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS against the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Alternate name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 3s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $130