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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 3 years before the H90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores against the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony H90

 SD3500 IS H90 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 H90 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony H90

 SD3500 IS H90 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the H90.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and H90.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H90 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony H90 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Sony H90
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony H90
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $230