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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was announced 2 years later than the EX-ZR10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS scores versus the EX-ZR10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 A3500 IS EX-ZR10 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 28 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-ZR10 A3500 IS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 A3500 IS EX-ZR10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR10 has proportions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS versus the EX-ZR10.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-ZR10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and EX-ZR10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (135g)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $115 $190