Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was manufactured 3 years before the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SD3500 IS scores versus the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
SD3500 IS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SD3500 IS
TG-1 iHS | SD3500 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 27 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
SD3500 IS | TG-1 iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has external dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and TG-1 iHS.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SD3500 IS to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 350 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | - | $399 |