Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Released August 2011
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The following is a extended assessment of the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A3500 IS was revealed 17 months after the TG-810 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades vs the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus TG-810
| A3500 IS | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon A3500 IS
| TG-810 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus TG-810
| A3500 IS | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the TG-810.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and TG-810 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and TG-810.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Olympus TG-810 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Olympus TG-810 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 215g (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $115 | $428 |
