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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the VH-410 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the VH-410 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus VH-410

 SD3500 IS VH-410 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 VH-410 SD3500 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VH-410

 SD3500 IS VH-410 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS provides physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD3500 IS and the VH-410.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD3500 IS and VH-410.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VH-410
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus VH-410
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus VH-410
Alternate name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $186