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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 11 months after the HX10V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony HX10V

 A3500 IS HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon A3500 IS

 HX10V A3500 IS 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony HX10V

 A3500 IS HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the HX10V.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (135g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $115 $616