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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the 7010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 7010

 SD3500 IS 7010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 7010 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 7010

 SD3500 IS 7010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. 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 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 7010 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the 7010.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and 7010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and 7010.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus 7010 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 7010 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
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pretty wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Stylus 7010
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S mju 7010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $200