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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 17 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony HX9V

 SD3500 IS HX9V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SD3500 IS

 HX9V SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony HX9V

 SD3500 IS HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS against the HX9V.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and HX9V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
42
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
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 range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 ID NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Pricing at release - $328