Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS against the SP-820UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.