Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizing.

The A3500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the F300EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
A3500 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A3500 IS
F300EXR | A3500 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
A3500 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the F300EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and F300EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and F300EXR.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3500 IS will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3500 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR |
Also Known as | - | FinePix F305EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | EXR |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 215g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $115 | $280 |