Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7030

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was launched 2 months later than the 7030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD3500 IS grades versus the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the 7030.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and 7030.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.