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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 18 months earlier than the TG-810 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS TG-810 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SD3500 IS

		

		

			
 TG-810 SD3500 IS 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 SD3500 IS TG-810 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys exterior 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-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the TG-810.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and TG-810.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
65
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
42
 really wide (24mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD3500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
31
 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic port
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus TG-810
Also called as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-08-16
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $428