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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 23 months before the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W610

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS W610 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SD3500 IS

          

          

            
 W610 SD3500 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W610

          

          

            
 SD3500 IS W610 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS has outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the W610.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and W610.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
56
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
26
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
65
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
33
 fairly wide (26mm)
 good MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Sony W610
31
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-08 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $200