Canon S200 vs Sony a3500
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Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Sony a3500
S200 | a3500 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Canon S200
a3500 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Sony a3500
S200 | a3500 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon S200 and Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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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 |