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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD3500 IS grades against the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W710

 SD3500 IS W710 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 W710 SD3500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W710

 SD3500 IS W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has outside dimensions 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the W710.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and W710.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Sony W710
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Other name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.35 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $90