Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z33
A3500 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z33
A3500 IS | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | |
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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 |