Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed June 2010

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the EX-FH100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3500 IS grades versus the EX-FH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-FH100
A3500 IS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A3500 IS
EX-FH100 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-FH100
A3500 IS | EX-FH100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-FH100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the EX-FH100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and EX-FH100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and EX-FH100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FH100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 201g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $115 | $299 |