Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX30

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3500 IS versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 18 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS grades vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS versus the WX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and WX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent A3500 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.