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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm A150 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3500 IS scores vs the Fujifilm A150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm A150

 A3500 IS Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm A150 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm A150

 A3500 IS Fujifilm A150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm A150.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm A150.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (135 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than average (130g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $115 $130