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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was introduced 6 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus TG-4

 SD3500 IS TG-4 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 TG-4 SD3500 IS 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2010More recent by 63 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-4

 SD3500 IS TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS features outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus TG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the TG-4.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and TG-4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Tough TG-4
Also Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-08 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic VII
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 - 380 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $379