Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus SH-1

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was unveiled 5 years before the SH-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD3500 IS scores against the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has got outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the SH-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SH-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.