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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR 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 F300EXR
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A3500 IS F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A3500 IS

 F300EXR A3500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 A3500 IS F300EXR 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

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

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (135 grams)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
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