Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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40 Features
35 Overall
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![Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS/Canon-A3500-IS-front.jpg)
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85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.
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The A3500 IS was manufactured about the same time to the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS grades versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
A3500 IS | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Canon A3500 IS
XZ-2 iHS | A3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
A3500 IS | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | December 2012 | Same generation |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS offers 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 XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the XZ-2 iHS.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and XZ-2 iHS.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3500 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A3500 IS will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
![Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3500-IS-vs-Olympus-XZ-2-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 346g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 340 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $115 | $450 |