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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2013
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FC150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-FC150 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years later than the EX-FC150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3500 IS grades versus the EX-FC150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-FC150

 A3500 IS EX-FC150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2009More recent by 39 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-FC150 A3500 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FC150

 A3500 IS EX-FC150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC150 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FC150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS and the EX-FC150.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and EX-FC150 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and EX-FC150.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 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 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 173 gr (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $115 $350