Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was introduced 14 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony S930
SD3500 IS | S930 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+348k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S930 | SD3500 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S930
SD3500 IS | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS has got external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the S930.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S930.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also Known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $219 |