Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-3010

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-3010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 14 months later than the FE-3010 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades against the FE-3010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-3010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS features physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-3010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS compared to the FE-3010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and FE-3010.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SD3500 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.