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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 2 months after the FE-4030 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SD3500 IS FE-4030 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 FE-4030 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 SD3500 IS FE-4030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has external measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the FE-4030.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and FE-4030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and FE-4030.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography highlights
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus FE-4030
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $130