Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly similar but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the Fujifilm X20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SD3500 IS will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.