Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The SD3500 IS was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 SD3500 IS WB850F 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WB850F SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB850F

 SD3500 IS WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external 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) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the WB850F.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and WB850F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB850F Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung WB850F
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $599