Clicky

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
34

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SD3500 IS was manufactured very close to the 6020 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS 6020 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SD3500 IS

		

		

			
 6020 SD3500 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 6020

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS 6020 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer 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 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS and the 6020.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and 6020.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SD3500 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
28
 decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Street photography features
Olympus 6020 Street photography features
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Travel Comparison
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
65
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 weather proof
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (13MP)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging features
Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
31
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic socket
31
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (122g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	

		

			
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2010-02-02
Body design 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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $279