Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX50

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 12 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3500 IS scores vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has exterior measurements 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS and the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and WX50.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A3500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.