Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we are comparing the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 23 months later than the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS versus the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and SZ-30MR.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A3500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.