Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The SD3500 IS was released 4 years before the WX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony WX300

 SD3500 IS WX300 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WX300 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX300

 SD3500 IS WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the WX300.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and WX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX300 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Sony WX300
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX300
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $330