Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 17 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the SZ-11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and SZ-11.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.