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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 2 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus 8010

 A3500 IS 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon A3500 IS

 8010 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus 8010

 A3500 IS 8010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS offers outer measurements 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 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS and the 8010.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and 8010.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography features
Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (245g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 8010 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-02-02
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $115 $600