Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 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 Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SD3500 IS was manufactured 8 months after the 8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus 8000
SD3500 IS | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | July 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon SD3500 IS
8000 | SD3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 8000
SD3500 IS | 8000 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS against the 8000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and 8000.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SD3500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-08 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | - | $380 |