Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 7010

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 3 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3500 IS scores against the 7010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and 7010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and 7010.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.