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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was brought out 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the TG-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus TG-5

 SD3500 IS TG-5 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 TG-5 SD3500 IS 
RevealedMay 2017February 2010Newer by 88 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-5

 SD3500 IS TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD3500 IS and the TG-5.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and TG-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SD3500 IS to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Also referred to as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-08 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $449