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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 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 FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 4 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3500 IS scores vs the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus FE-5010

 A3500 IS FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon A3500 IS

 FE-5010 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus FE-5010

 A3500 IS FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS against the FE-5010.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and FE-5010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots One One
Price at release $115 $130