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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Released January 2013
FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AX355
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the AX350 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 2 years later than the AX350 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS grades against the AX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 A3500 IS AX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon A3500 IS

 AX350 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 A3500 IS AX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm AX350 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the AX350.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and AX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and AX350.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger A3500 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix AX350
Also called as - FinePix AX355
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-165mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $115 $0