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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Released January 2013
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years after the EX-H15 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3500 IS scores vs the EX-H15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 A3500 IS EX-H15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-H15 A3500 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H15

 A3500 IS EX-H15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has specifications of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS against the EX-H15.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-H15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and EX-H15.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H15
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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