Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched May 2012
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3500 IS matches up against the EX-ZR300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300
| A3500 IS | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | May 2012 | More modern by 8 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon A3500 IS
| EX-ZR300 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
| A3500 IS | EX-ZR300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS provides exterior dimensions 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-ZR300 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the EX-ZR300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and EX-ZR300.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent A3500 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Casio |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-05-22 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | Exilim Engine HS |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 205 gr (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos | 500 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NP-130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $115 | $329 |