Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 14 months before the SH-1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS scores vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys 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 SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS versus the SH-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and SH-1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.