Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony H55
SD3500 IS | H55 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SD3500 IS
H55 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony H55
SD3500 IS | H55 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | June 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |