Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320
95 Imaging
37 Features
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94 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
- Renewed by Olympus VR-330
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe SD3500 IS was launched 17 months prior to the VR-320 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the VR-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Olympus VR-320. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus VR-320
SD3500 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon SD3500 IS
VR-320 | SD3500 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VR-320
SD3500 IS | VR-320 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD3500 IS provides outer 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 VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VR-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD3500 IS against the VR-320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and VR-320.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus VR-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Olympus VR-320 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | - | $179 |