Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was released 2 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3500 IS scores versus the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
A3500 IS | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A3500 IS
JX300 | A3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm JX300
A3500 IS | JX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has outside dimensions 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 JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the JX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and JX300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and JX300.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix JX305 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1800 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | 180 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
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 | $110 |