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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD3500 IS was released 14 months before the Fujifilm Z900EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD3500 IS grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR SD3500 IS 
LaunchedApril 2011February 2010More modern by 14 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got 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) while the Fujifilm Z900EXR has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography highlights
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-08 2011-04-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $380