Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and F80EXR (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the F80EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3500 IS scores against the F80EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS features physical 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 F80EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3500 IS and the F80EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and F80EXR is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and F80EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon A3500 IS will offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.