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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was announced 3 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS grades against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus 6000

 A3500 IS 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon A3500 IS

 6000 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus 6000

 A3500 IS 6000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS comes with exterior dimensions 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 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the 6000.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and 6000.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Other name - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-01
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $115 $259