Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was released 24 months before the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical 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 TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the TG-820 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.