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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 4 months prior to the H55 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony H55

 SD3500 IS H55 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 H55 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony H55

 SD3500 IS H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outside 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the H55.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and H55.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Sony H55
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $235