Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Sony WX70
SD3500 IS | WX70 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SD3500 IS
WX70 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Sony WX70
SD3500 IS | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS against the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and WX70.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Also called | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | 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) | 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 114g (0.25 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 Overall 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 images |
Type of battery | - | 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 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $242 |