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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7040
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 2 months after the 7040 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 7040

 SD3500 IS 7040 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 7040 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 7040

 SD3500 IS 7040 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys physical 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) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus 7040 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the 7040.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and 7040 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and 7040.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7040 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7040 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7040 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 7040 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7040
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S mju 7040
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $299