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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively close but the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 3 years before the EX2F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD3500 IS grades against the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung EX2F

 SD3500 IS EX2F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SD3500 IS

 EX2F SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2010More recent by 34 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung EX2F

 SD3500 IS EX2F 

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the EX2F.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD3500 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SD3500 IS will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
42
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
71
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (294g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung EX2F
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung EX2F
Also called IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price - $478