Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony W350
SX500 IS | W350 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon SX500 IS
W350 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony W350
SX500 IS | W350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |