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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 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
  • Introduced January 2013
FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX355
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm JX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the JX350 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was released 2 years after the JX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS scores versus the JX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm JX350

 A3500 IS JX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon A3500 IS

 JX350 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm JX350

 A3500 IS JX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX350 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus FujiFilm JX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS against the JX350.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and JX350 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and JX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A3500 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JX350 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than average (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
31
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm JX350
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX350
Also Known as - FinePix JX355
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 130g (0.29 lbs)
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 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 180 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $115 $200