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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony W800

 A3500 IS W800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A3500 IS

 W800 A3500 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony W800

 A3500 IS W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W800
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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