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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony S950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony S950

 SD3500 IS S950 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony S950
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Sony S950 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony S950
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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