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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3500 IS and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades against the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony H20

 A3500 IS H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A3500 IS

 H20 A3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony H20

 A3500 IS H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS and the H20.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and H20.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Sony H20 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $115 $249