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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Released January 2013
Casio EX-H20G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 A3500 IS EX-H20G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-H20G A3500 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 A3500 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
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lighter than competition (135 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (216g)
screen 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-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
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