Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was revealed 7 months after the 6010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the 6010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 6010
SD3500 IS | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon SD3500 IS
6010 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 6010
SD3500 IS | 6010 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS has outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the 6010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and 6010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and 6010.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SD3500 IS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also called as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | mju Tough 6010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2009-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.35 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | LI-50C |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | - | $0 |