Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon A3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A3500 IS
A1300 | A3500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A1300
A3500 IS | A1300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A3500 IS
A1300 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Canon A1300 versus Canon A3500 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | |
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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 |