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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 A3500 IS TG-610 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A3500 IS

 TG-610 A3500 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus TG-610

 A3500 IS TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS vs the TG-610.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and TG-610.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
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lighter than average (135g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 210 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $115 $223