Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20
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![Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Fujifilm X10
- New Model is Fujifilm X30
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
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.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm X20
SD3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SD3500 IS
Fujifilm X20 | SD3500 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | April 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20
SD3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Fujifilm-X20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Fujifilm-X20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Fujifilm-X20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Fujifilm-X20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 |
Other name | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2013-04-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 85% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/1000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 353g (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 270 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | - | $500 |