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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony W370

 A3500 IS W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3500 IS

 W370 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony W370

 A3500 IS W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features outside measurements 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the W370.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and W370.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $115 $230