Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was unveiled 4 months later than the EX-ZR1000 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3500 IS scores against the EX-ZR1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR1000
A3500 IS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Canon A3500 IS
EX-ZR1000 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR1000
A3500 IS | EX-ZR1000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | Same age |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR1000 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS vs the EX-ZR1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and EX-ZR1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and EX-ZR1000.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 470 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $115 | $572 |