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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 4 years after the EX-FC100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3500 IS matches up against the EX-FC100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-FC100

 A3500 IS EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-FC100 A3500 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FC100

 A3500 IS EX-FC100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS vs the EX-FC100.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and EX-FC100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and EX-FC100.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
no external flash support
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
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lighter than others in class (135g)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FC100
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-8.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 life 200 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $115 $300