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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 5 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony W800

 SD3500 IS W800 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 W800 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W800

 SD3500 IS W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS provides external 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) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the W800.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and W800.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Sony W800
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $90