Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD3500 IS was revealed 23 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W620
SD3500 IS | W620 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SD3500 IS
W620 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W620
SD3500 IS | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and W620.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Also called | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 220 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $102 |