Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 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 referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SD3500 IS was unveiled 14 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W220

 SD3500 IS W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 W220 SD3500 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W220

 SD3500 IS W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the W220.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and W220.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SD3500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $160