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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 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
  • Released January 2013
Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR700 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out about the same time to the EX-ZR700 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3500 IS matches up against the EX-ZR700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR700

 A3500 IS EX-ZR700 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-ZR700 A3500 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700

 A3500 IS EX-ZR700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys 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) while the Casio EX-ZR700 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS vs the EX-ZR700.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and EX-ZR700 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and EX-ZR700.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography information
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR700 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR700
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
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lighter than competition (135g)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR700
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 470 photos
Style 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $115 $370