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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Renewed by Canon SX510 HS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX500 IS was released 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony W350

 SX500 IS W350 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX500 IS

 W350 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony W350

 SX500 IS W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS vs the W350.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and W350 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and W350.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
59
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 341 gr (0.75 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $200