Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe A3500 IS was brought out 13 months earlier than the W800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony W800
A3500 IS | W800 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A3500 IS
W800 | A3500 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony W800
A3500 IS | W800 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the W800.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and W800.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $115 | $90 |