Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10
A3500 IS | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 28 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon A3500 IS
EX-ZR10 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
A3500 IS | EX-ZR10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 | |
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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 |