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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 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 XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and XP10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 2 years later than the XP10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the XP10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the FujiFilm XP10

 A3500 IS XP10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon A3500 IS

 XP10 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm XP10

 A3500 IS XP10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS provides external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the FujiFilm XP10 has sizing of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS vs the XP10.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and XP10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and XP10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
environment proofing
lighter than average (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than average (135 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
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really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Otherwise known as - FinePix XP11
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-02-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $115 $175