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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was introduced 5 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS matches up against the TG-850 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SD3500 IS TG-850 iHS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon SD3500 IS

 TG-850 iHS SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 SD3500 IS TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS offers physical 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 TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD3500 IS vs the TG-850 iHS.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
42
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
quite wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-08 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release - $250