Olympus Stylus 1s vs Nikon D3500

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Olympus Stylus 1s vs Nikon D3500

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus Stylus 1s Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Olympus Stylus 1s advantages over Nikon D3500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D3500 advantages over Olympus Stylus 1s

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1550 vs 450 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P7000

Olympus Stylus 1s

Nikon P7000

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$400
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Nikon P7000

Nikon D3500

Nikon P7000

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Nikon P7000

Compared to Nikon P7100

Olympus Stylus 1s

Nikon P7100

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$500
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Nikon P7100

Nikon D3500

Nikon P7100

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Nikon P7100

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1

Olympus Stylus 1s

Olympus Stylus 1

$549
1/1.7 inch

$449
1/1.7 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Olympus Stylus 1

Nikon D3500

Olympus Stylus 1

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Olympus Stylus 1

Compared to Canon SL2

Olympus Stylus 1s

Canon SL2

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Canon SL3

Olympus Stylus 1s

Canon SL3

$549
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus Stylus 1s vs Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL3

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