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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A3500 IS versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed around the same time to the WX80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS scores vs the WX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 A3500 IS WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 WX80 A3500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 A3500 IS WX80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A3500 IS versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the WX80.
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and WX80.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (135g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition (124g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX80
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than others in class (135g)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
42
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
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 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (135 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone port
35
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (124g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $115 $276