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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon A1300 versus Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 11 months before the A3500 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1300 matches up vs the A3500 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A3500 IS

 A1300 A3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A1300

 A3500 IS A1300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A3500 IS

 A1300 A3500 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon A3500 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 against the A3500 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and A3500 IS is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and A3500 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography details
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging information
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 135 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 200 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $115