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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W620

 SD3500 IS W620 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 W620 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W620

 SD3500 IS W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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