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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W370

 SD3500 IS W370 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 W370 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W370

 SD3500 IS W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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