Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VG-160

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 13 months after the VG-160 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3500 IS matches up against the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Olympus VG-160. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS vs the VG-160.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and VG-160.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.