Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD3500 IS was released 13 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony H50
SD3500 IS | H50 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon SD3500 IS
H50 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony H50
SD3500 IS | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the H50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and H50.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SD3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Other name | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | - | $80 |