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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The SD3500 IS was launched 5 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm X30 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Fujifilm X30 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X30

 SD3500 IS Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS and the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SD3500 IS will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than others (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (423g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Fujifilm X30
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lb) 423g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-95
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/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $499