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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 2 years after the H55 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony H55

 A3500 IS H55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon A3500 IS

 H55 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony H55

 A3500 IS H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS versus the H55.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and H55.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Sony H55
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Sony H55
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life 200 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $115 $235