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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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 SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 18 months after the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3500 IS scores versus the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus SZ-11

 A3500 IS SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A3500 IS

 SZ-11 A3500 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus SZ-11

 A3500 IS SZ-11 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the SZ-11.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and SZ-11.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (135g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (135g)
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 200 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $115 $253