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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the VR-340 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was announced 23 months before the VR-340 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the VR-340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Olympus VR-340

 SD3500 IS VR-340 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Canon SD3500 IS

 VR-340 SD3500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VR-340

 SD3500 IS VR-340 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD3500 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD3500 IS versus Olympus VR-340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD3500 IS against the VR-340.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD3500 IS and VR-340 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and VR-340.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VR-340 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Travel photography information
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Olympus VR-340
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISOlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Olympus VR-340
Alternate name IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $130