Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W610

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 13 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3500 IS grades versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS offers 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) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the W610.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and W610.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.