Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Released September 2010

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the EX-H20G and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3500 IS scores vs the EX-H20G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-H20G
A3500 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon A3500 IS
EX-H20G | A3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G
A3500 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical 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-H20G has sizing of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the EX-H20G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-H20G is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and EX-H20G.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-09-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | Exilim Engine HS |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $115 | $300 |