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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 7 months after the FE-4000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the FE-4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus FE-4000

 SD3500 IS FE-4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 FE-4000 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-4000

 SD3500 IS FE-4000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the FE-4000.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and FE-4000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SD3500 IS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
28
quite wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-4000
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus FE-4000
Alternative name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S X-925
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $130