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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A3500 IS versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 3 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3500 IS scores versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony S2000

 A3500 IS S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A3500 IS

 S2000 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony S2000

 A3500 IS S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features external 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) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the S2000.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Sony S2000
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $115 $225