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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SD3500 IS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SD3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SD3500 IS Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys exterior measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
good battery (400 shots)
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
42
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
31
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $400