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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-520
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus E-510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and E-510 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The A3500 IS was introduced 5 years after the E-510 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3500 IS scores against the E-510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus E-510

 A3500 IS E-510 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2007Newer by 63 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Canon A3500 IS

 E-510 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus E-510

 A3500 IS E-510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the E-510.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and E-510 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and E-510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A3500 IS will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus E-510 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (135 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (490g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus E-510 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus E-510 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (135g)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
lighter than others in class (490 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus E-510 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus E-510
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus E-510
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus E-510
Otherwise known as - EVOLT E-510
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2007-11-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 490g (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 442
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $115 $550