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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Announced January 2013
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 7 months earlier than the EX-ZR800 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3500 IS scores vs the EX-ZR800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 A3500 IS EX-ZR800 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A3500 IS

          

          

            
 EX-ZR800 A3500 IS 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

          

          

            
 A3500 IS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR800 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the EX-ZR800.
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and EX-ZR800 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and EX-ZR800.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The older A3500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography factors
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (135g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (222 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than others in class (135g)
 offers touch to focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 great zoom (450mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR800
34
 decently wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than others in class (135 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (222g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.30 lb) 222 gr (0.49 lb)
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 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $115 $429