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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Olympus VR-330
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 18 months after the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3500 IS matches up against the VR-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus VR-320

 A3500 IS VR-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon A3500 IS

 VR-320 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus VR-320

 A3500 IS VR-320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS versus the VR-320.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and VR-320.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Olympus VR-320 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (158g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Olympus VR-320
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISOlympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $115 $179