Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The SD3500 IS was launched 24 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony WX50

 SD3500 IS WX50 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 WX50 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX50

 SD3500 IS WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS has outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS against the WX50.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and WX50.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Other name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 160g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photos
Style 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 feature
Storage type 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 - $250