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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the EX-H30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the EX-H30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 A3500 IS EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-H30 A3500 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H30

 A3500 IS EX-H30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS offers outer measurements 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-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS versus the EX-H30.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-H30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and EX-H30.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer A3500 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H30
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H30
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lighter than others (135g)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (201g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $115 $709