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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 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 referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 9 months later than the 9000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 9000

 SD3500 IS 9000 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 9000 SD3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 9000

 SD3500 IS 9000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has 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) while the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the 9000.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and 9000.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 9000
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $300