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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the AV200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades vs the AV200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 A3500 IS AV200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon A3500 IS

 AV200 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 A3500 IS AV200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the FujiFilm AV200 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm AV200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the AV200.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and AV200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and AV200.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
27
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also Known as - FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos 180 photos
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $115 $0