Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W650

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 13 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS against the W650.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and W650.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger A3500 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.