Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 13 months after the SP-565UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent SD3500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.