Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 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
- Released February 2010
- Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was manufactured 2 months after the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W370
SD3500 IS | W370 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SD3500 IS
W370 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W370
SD3500 IS | W370 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and W370.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $230 |