Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 18 months after the EX-ZR100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3500 IS scores against the EX-ZR100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the EX-ZR100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and EX-ZR100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.