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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SD3500 IS WB350F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WB350F SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SD3500 IS WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the WB350F.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and WB350F.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (276g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung WB350F
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $260