Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020
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![Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020/Olympus-6020-front.jpg)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
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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.
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 6020
SD3500 IS | 6020 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SD3500 IS
6020 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 6020
SD3500 IS | 6020 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD3500-IS-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |