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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 12 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung SL820

 SD3500 IS SL820 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 SL820 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung SL820

 SD3500 IS SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS features physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SL820.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and SL820.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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 SL820 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung SL820
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $280