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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Announced January 2013
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-Z33 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 A3500 IS EX-Z33 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-Z33 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 A3500 IS EX-Z33 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the EX-Z33.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-Z33 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and EX-Z33.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (106g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.30 lb) 106 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $115 $120