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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SD3500 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 4 months before the HX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS scores against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony HX5

 SD3500 IS HX5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 HX5 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony HX5

 SD3500 IS HX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has exterior measurements 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS and the HX5.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and HX5.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD3500 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SD3500 IS will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Sony HX5 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Sony HX5
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony HX5 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $275