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Canon S200 vs Sony a3500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon S200 and Sony a3500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and a3500 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was released within a month of the a3500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S200 grades against the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony a3500

 S200 a3500 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Canon S200

 a3500 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony a3500

 S200 a3500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S200 and the a3500.

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and a3500.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
34
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography details
Sony a3500 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
64
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
great battery (470 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (411 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Sony a3500
33
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
26
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (411g)
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Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Sony a3500
 Canon PowerShot S200Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-21 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
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 470 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $293 $398