Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 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
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was released 12 months later than the S950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony S950
SD3500 IS | S950 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon SD3500 IS
S950 | SD3500 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S950
SD3500 IS | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS against the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and S950.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SD3500 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Also Known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $130 |