Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SD3500 IS was launched 11 months before the PL170 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the PL170 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung PL170

 SD3500 IS PL170 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 PL170 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung PL170

 SD3500 IS PL170 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung PL170 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the PL170.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and PL170 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and PL170.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung PL170
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
Samsung PL170 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung PL170
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung PL170
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) -
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots One One
Price at release - $175