Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Launched January 2015
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
- Updated by Fujifilm XP90

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XP80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP80
SD3500 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD3500 IS
Fujifilm XP80 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP80
SD3500 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS has got external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and Fujifilm XP80.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Fujifilm XP80 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 210 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | - | $149 |